Senior Estimator - Glass and Glazing

Colonial Group; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Contracting seeks a Senior Estimator (Glass and Glazing) for its Seattle operations. The role focuses on estimating glass and glazing projects, preparing RFPs, evaluating subcontractor quotes, and leading takeoff efforts.

You will work with owners, architects, engineers, and contractors to deliver accurate, competitive bids. The ideal candidate brings 5–7 years in glass/glazing estimating and 10+ years in construction, with proficiency in On-Screen Takeoff, Quick Bid, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Must have 5-7 years’ experience estimating glass and glazing construction projects.
• Must have 10+ years total construction industry experience.
• Experience with estimating or managing specialty scopes of construction.
• Strong ability to read, understand, and interpret specs/drawings for PCI’s scopes of work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare RFPs for applicable scopes of work.
• Evaluate subcontractor quotes and bid documents alignment.
• Develop relationships with local customers to support PCI’s objectives.
• Collaborate with owners, PMs, architects, engineers, and contractors.
• Attend pre-bid site walk-throughs.
• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and estimates.
• Dissect projects into functional stages and review schedules.
• Write detailed proposals ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare bid analyses and conduct reviews.
• Prepare financial job cost analyses.
• Source subcontractors, materials, and equipment and assess pricing.
• Provide estimating team training and leadership as needed.
• Maintain accountability for business metrics and sales plans.
• Participate in bid strategy meetings for major pursuits.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Cost analysis

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Customer service

Scheduling understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, or related discipline

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

Quick Bid

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam Revu

Procore

PlanSwift

Job description

Job Description

Performance Contracting is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator (Glass and Glazing) for its 552 branch of operations based in Seattle, WA. This individual will be responsible for estimating glass and glazing projects for PCI.

Job responsibilities include:

• Prepare Requests for Proposal (RFP) for applicable scopes of work
• Receive and evaluate subcontractor quotes for applicable scopes and their alignment with bid documents
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with the local customer base to support PCI’s Customer Alignment objectives
• Work directly with owners, construction managers, architects, engineers, and contractors
• Attend pre-bid site walk-throughs
• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and estimates
• Dissect projects into functional stages
• Carefully review project schedules related to applicable scopes
• Write detailed proposals, maintaining accuracy and ensuring completeness
• Prepare bid analyses and conduct bid reviews
• Prepare financial job cost analyses
• Source subcontractors, materials, and equipment while evaluating competitive pricing
• Provide training and leadership to other members of the Estimating team, as needed
• Maintain accountability and ownership of business metrics and sales plans
• Participate in bid strategy meetings for all major pursuits

Salary range: $110,000 - $150,000 annual salary plus non-guaranteed annualized bonus program. 40%

This position is safety sensitive.

Basic Requirements

• Must have at least 5-7 years’ experience estimating glass and glazing construction projects
• Must have at least 10 years of total experience within the construction industry
• Experience with estimating or managing specialty scopes of construction
• Strong ability to read, understand, and interpret specifications and drawings for PCI’s scopes of work, specifications, materials, and methods
• Has a record of establishing and maintaining strong customer relationships
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and customer service skills
• Possess a high level of attention to detail and cost analysis skills
• Ability to accurately read project schedules to determine sequencing and durations of scopes of work
• Proficiency with computer takeoff and estimating software such as On-Screen Takeoff and Quick Bid
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products (e.g., Excel, Word), Bluebeam Revu, Procore, or PlanSwift
• Ability to work effectively both in a collaborative team environment and independently
• Has capacity and willingness to expand upon or acquire new knowledge about product lines/scopes
• Possess critical-thinking and problem-solving skills

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, or related discipline
• Experience with estimating glass and glazing commercial construction projects.
• OSHA certification
• Experience working with union representatives
• Local to Seattle, WA or Portland, OR