Senior Estimator - Building Envelope & Preconstruction

Kovach; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kovach Enclosure Systems is seeking an Estimator to develop accurate project costs for commercial building-envelope work. You will analyze bid documents, drawings, and specs; perform quantity take-offs for panels, glass, sunshades, roofing, and systems; and coordinate pricing with vendors and subcontractors.

You will work with architects, contractors, and internal teams in preconstruction to ensure smooth project execution and timely handoffs to detailing and project management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience with building-envelope, glazing, and architectural metal is preferred.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam, Excel, CAD or modeling software, and scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Estimate approx. two projects weekly and develop accurate costs.
• Perform quantity take-offs for panels, glass, sunshades, roofing, and systems.
• Review drawings to locate scope and identify products quickly and accurately.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing.
• Negotiate pricing and terms with vendors to favor the project.
• Develop construction budgets and support installation planning.
• Attend scope-review meetings with architects and contractors as needed.
• Finalize bids and supporting documentation for submittals.
• Document project notes and track bid status in Salesforce.
• Assist with handoff from estimating to detailing and project management.
• Maintain organized estimating records throughout preconstruction.

Skills

Take-offs

Vendor pricing

Bid proposals

Communication

Organization

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Bluebeam

GDS

Microsoft Excel

CAD

Modeling software

Scheduling tools

Project-management software

Job description

Kovach Enclosure Systems is seeking an Estimator to develop accurate project costs for commercial building-envelope work. You will analyze bid documents, drawings, and specs; perform quantity take-offs for panels, glass, sunshades, roofing, and systems; and coordinate pricing with vendors and subcontractors.

You will work with architects, contractors, and internal teams in preconstruction to ensure smooth project execution and timely handoffs to detailing and project management.