Glazing Estimator - Architectural Envelope Solutions

oldcastlebuildingenvelope; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

PTO & holidays

Bonuses

Job summary

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope (OBE) is seeking an estimator to join the Estimating Department and deliver detailed, timely estimates for architectural aluminum systems. You will analyze plans to propose curtainwalls, storefronts, and skylights aligned with OBE products while meeting industry standards.

The role requires at least 2 years of commercial glazing estimating experience, strong blueprint reading, and proficient use of Bluebeam Revu and Excel to develop BOMs and cost analyses.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of estimating experience specifically within the commercial glazing or architectural metal industry.
• Advanced proficiency in reading and interpreting architectural blueprints and technical shop drawings.
• Knowledge of Bluebeam Revu for digital take-offs and strong in Microsoft Excel for cost analysis.
• In-depth understanding of glazing systems, including curtainwall pressure plate systems, thermally broken storefronts, and glass performance data.
• Strong ability to communicate technical details clearly to customers and internal production teams.

Responsibilities

• Detailed Take-offs: Perform quantity take-offs for aluminum, and related hardware using digital tools like Bluebeam, Revu, or the like.
• Bill of Materials (BOM): Develop comprehensive bills of materials for complex projects, including curtainwalls, storefronts, and specialty entrance systems.
• Specification Alignment: Review architectural specifications (Division 08) to ensure the selected product systems meet or exceed thermal, structural, and aesthetic requirements.
• Cost Analysis: Calculate total project costs, including raw materials, manufacturing labor, and necessary components. (Internal Data Base learnings)
• Bid Preparation: Compile and submit professional bid packages and formal quotations to glazing contractors and general contractors.
• Technical Consultation: Collaborate with internal engineering and sales teams to provide value engineering (VE) options and alternate solutions to secure project wins

Skills

Estimating

Blueprint reading

Bluebeam Revu

Excel

Glazing systems knowledge

Communication

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope (OBE) is seeking an estimator to join the Estimating Department and deliver detailed, timely estimates for architectural aluminum systems. You will analyze plans to propose curtainwalls, storefronts, and skylights aligned with OBE products while meeting industry standards.

The role requires at least 2 years of commercial glazing estimating experience, strong blueprint reading, and proficient use of Bluebeam Revu and Excel to develop BOMs and cost analyses.