Lead Commercial Glazing Preconstruction Estimator

The Contractor Consultants; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tech package

Mentor training programs

Job summary

SG Metal & Glass, a Chicago-based premier glazing contractor, seeks a Preconstruction Strategy Leader to transform architectural drawings into winning bid proposals for landmark commercial projects in Chicagoland. This on-site role partners with fabrication and project teams to drive profitable outcomes.

You will perform quantity takeoffs for curtain wall and glazing systems, build Excel-based bids reflecting scope and costs, analyze drawings for gaps, solicit vendor pricing, and help hand off

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in commercial construction estimating.
• Proficiency in Excel and takeoff software (Bluebeam or OST).
• Ability to interpret architectural drawings and meet bid deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantity takeoffs for curtain wall, storefront, and glazing systems.
• Build detailed Excel-based bid proposals reflecting scope and costs.
• Analyze drawings to identify scope gaps and project risks.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor pricing for competitive material costs.
• Coordinate with engineering and project teams for handoffs after award.
• Track bid results and maintain estimating database for pricing improvement.

Skills

Commercial construction estimating

Microsoft Excel

Bluebeam / On-Screen Takeoff

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

SG Metal & Glass, a Chicago-based premier glazing contractor, seeks a Preconstruction Strategy Leader to transform architectural drawings into winning bid proposals for landmark commercial projects in Chicagoland. This on-site role partners with fabrication and project teams to drive profitable outcomes.

You will perform quantity takeoffs for curtain wall and glazing systems, build Excel-based bids reflecting scope and costs, analyze drawings for gaps, solicit vendor pricing, and help hand off