Junior Architectural Estimator - Metal Fabrication Proposals

Tappwfs; Illinois; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TAPP Workforce Solutions seeks a Junior Architectural Estimator for architectural metal products. Based in Chicago, IL or Birmingham, AL, you will estimate quantities from drawings, read specifications, and prepare proposals.

You'll gain hands-on experience with Bluebeam Revu, CAD, and real pricing for sheet metal products while coordinating with sales, engineering, and manufacturing to win bids.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, shop drawings, specifications, and construction details.
• Hands-on experience completing digital takeoffs in Bluebeam Revu.
• Strong mathematical, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Review architectural drawings, specifications, addenda, and construction details.
• Complete accurate quantity takeoffs using Bluebeam Revu.
• Prepare clear, professional project proposals.
• Identify project scope, materials, finishes, dimensions, and installation requirements.
• Communicate with vendors and subcontractors to obtain pricing on materials, fabrication, finishing, and freight.
• Evaluate construction details for completeness, constructability, and scope gaps.
• Coordinate across sales, engineering, project management, and manufacturing.
• Support value-engineering discussions and alternative product recommendations.

Skills

Math skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree/technical diploma (plus)

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

CAD

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

TAPP Workforce Solutions seeks a Junior Architectural Estimator for architectural metal products. Based in Chicago, IL or Birmingham, AL, you will estimate quantities from drawings, read specifications, and prepare proposals.

You'll gain hands-on experience with Bluebeam Revu, CAD, and real pricing for sheet metal products while coordinating with sales, engineering, and manufacturing to win bids.