Senior Estimator

CBTS; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CBTS in Ohio seeks a Senior Estimator to support Sales, Project Management, Engineering, and Field Operations by developing detailed labor and material estimates for exterior facades, especially custom unitized curtain wall projects. You will analyze project documentation, apply insights from past work, and prepare competitive bids.

You will mentor Estimator I and II, lead discovery of unknowns (products, manufacturing, logistics), and present findings to clients and internal teams, ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in estimating glass and glazing.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting construction and project management documents.
• Ability to lead complex estimating efforts and mentor junior staff.
• Familiarity with basic engineering and architectural principles.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the review architectural and engineering documents to fully understand project requirements.
• Identify, assess and document any custom or unique project elements unfamiliar.
• Collaborate with internal teams to determine efficient, cost-effective solutions.
• Ensure the final contract scope aligns with the originally proposed scope.
• Own the SFE and lead discovery of all unknown situations, including products, manufacturing, logistics etc.
• Oversee, validate and approve labor estimates for Shop, Engineering, Field, and Project Management teams.
• Utilize historical data and established estimating standards to inform calculations.
• Oversee and validate material quantities and specifications for materials such as extrusions, dies, and finishes.
• Review and approve vendor pricing strategies to ensure alignment with project specifications and cost-effectiveness.
• Properly vet out and recommend vendors to include in proposal. Ensure Estimator I and II obtain multiple qualified vendor quotes.
• Partner with internal teams to develop innovative solutions to complex challenges.
• Maintain strong vendor and team relationships and engage in negotiations as required for risk, scope, or pricing resolution.
• Ensure a smooth transition of awarded projects to internal teams, clearly documenting all pre-sale commitments.
• Lead and support teams in interpreting project details and requirements.
• Prioritize tasks effectively to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Adhere to established work processes and continuously improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Make timely, informed decisions and communicate clearly with all stakeholders.
• Propose and approve creative, relevant solutions to complex project challenges.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in applied science or related technical field

Job description

The Senior Estimator plays a key role in supporting Sales, Project Management, Engineering, and Field Operations by developing detailed labor and material estimates for Exterior Facades, specializing in custom unitized curtain wall projects. This position involves analyzing project documentation, applying insights from past projects, and preparing competitive bids. Strong communication skills are essential, as the Senior Estimator will present findings to both clients and internal teams. In addition to the Key Responsibilities, the Senior Estimator is a mentor and trainer to the Estimator I and II of the department.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Scope Analysis

• Lead the review architectural and engineering documents to fully understand project requirements.
• Identify, assess and document any custom or unique project elements unfamiliar.
• Collaborate with internal teams to determine efficient, cost-effective solutions.
• Ensure the final contract scope aligns with the originally proposed scope.
• Own the SFE and lead discovery of all unknown situations, including products, manufacturing, logistics etc.
• Oversee, validate and approve labor estimates for Shop, Engineering, Field, and Project Management teams.
• Utilize historical data and established estimating standards to inform calculations.
• Oversee and validate material quantities and specifications for materials such as extrusions, dies, and finishes.
• Review and approve vendor pricing strategies to ensure alignment with project specifications and cost-effectiveness.
• Properly vet out and recommend vendors to include in proposal. Ensure Estimator I and II obtain multiple qualified vendor quotes.

Problem Solving

• Partner with internal teams to develop innovative solutions to complex challenges.
• Maintain strong vendor and team relationships and engage in negotiations as required for risk, scope, or pricing resolution.

Project Handoff

• Ensure a smooth transition of awarded projects to internal teams, clearly documenting all pre-sale commitments.
• Lead and support teams in interpreting project details and requirements.

Work Management

• Prioritize tasks effectively to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Adhere to established work processes and continuously improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Make timely, informed decisions and communicate clearly with all stakeholders.
• Propose and approve creative, relevant solutions to complex project challenges.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in applied science or a related technical field preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in estimating glass and glazing.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting construction and project management documents.
• Proven ability to lead complex estimating efforts and mentor junior staff.
• Familiarity with basic engineering and architectural principles.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities.