Remote Storefront Estimator for Glazing Projects

Lighthouse Windows; Santa Cruz (CA); Remote; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Lighthouse Windows Inc is seeking a meticulous Storefront Estimator to join our Santa Clara, CA team. You will drive bids for commercial storefront and glazing projects, interpreting drawings, specs, and RFI responses to create accurate, competitive proposals.

In a fast-paced construction setting, you will collaborate with project managers and sales to craft winning bid strategies, maintain cost histories, and log bid activity. Remote-friendly with strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of estimating experience in commercial glazing.
• Ability to read construction drawings and specs.
• Familiar with storefront systems, glass hardware, and glazing components.
• Strong math and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Experience with estimating software; proficient in Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent communication and organization; able to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret architectural drawings, project specifications, RFI's
• Generate and log RFI's and emails with GC that clarify scope of work
• Use Glazier Studio or other estimating software to conduct material takeoffs and labor analysis
• Solicit and evaluate supplier quotes to ensure competitive pricing
• Collaborate with project managers and sales team to develop winning bid strategies
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and proposals for commercial storefront, curtain wall, and glazing projects
• Track and manage multiple bids simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines
• Maintain and update estimating databases, cost histories, and bid logs

Skills

Reading drawings

Estimating software

Excel

Communication

Organization

Multi-project management

Tools

Glazier Studio

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Lighthouse Windows Inc is seeking a meticulous Storefront Estimator to join our Santa Clara, CA team. You will drive bids for commercial storefront and glazing projects, interpreting drawings, specs, and RFI responses to create accurate, competitive proposals.

In a fast-paced construction setting, you will collaborate with project managers and sales to craft winning bid strategies, maintain cost histories, and log bid activity. Remote-friendly with strong attention to detail.