Sr Estimator

D & D GLASS, INC.; Jonesboro (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

D & D GLASS, INC. in Jonesboro, GA seeks a Senior Estimator to join our on-site team. You will review plans, perform takeoffs, and prepare bids for commercial glazing projects while coordinating with project managers and suppliers.

You will analyze costs, refine estimates as conditions change, and support negotiations with general contractors and clients. The role emphasizes accuracy and safety, driving improvements in estimating processes.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret architectural and glazing drawings with accuracy.
• Experience with estimating software and standard office tools (Excel, Word).
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration with PMs, vendors, clients.
• Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines with documentation.
• Relevant experience in commercial glazing, curtainwall, storefront systems.
• Prior senior estimating experience is required.
• Commitment to integrity, safety, and quality.

Responsibilities

• Review project plans and specifications for bids.
• Perform detailed takeoffs of labor, material, and equipment.
• Prepare accurate estimates and bids for glazing projects.
• Analyze costs and update estimates as conditions change.
• Coordinate with project managers and suppliers.
• Support contract negotiations and client clarifications.
• Improve estimating processes and maintain cost history.
• Support strategic decisions for project pipeline.

Skills

Drawings interpretation

Estimating software

Mathematical analysis

Communication

Bid management

Commercial glazing experience

Senior estimating experience

Safety and quality commitment

Tools

Excel

Word

Email

Estimating software

Job description

Role Description

The SR ESTIMATOR is a full-time, on-site role based in Jonesboro, GA. This position reviews project plans and specifications, performs detailed takeoffs, and prepares accurate estimates and bids for commercial glazing projects. Day-to-day tasks include analyzing labor, material, and equipment costs, coordinating with project managers and suppliers, and updating estimates as project conditions change. The SR ESTIMATOR communicates with general contractors and clients to clarify scope, answer questions, and support contract negotiations. This role also helps improve estimating processes, maintain historical cost data, and support strategic decision-making for the company's project pipeline.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret architectural and structural drawings and specifications and glazing details with strong attention to accuracy and completeness.
• Experience with estimating or construction management software and standard office tools (e.g., Excel, Word, email).
• Solid mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills to evaluate costs, identify discrepancies, and propose practical solutions, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with project managers, vendors, and clients.
• Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines, organize workloads, and maintain thorough documentation.
• Relevant experience in commercial glazing, curtainwall, storefront, and other building envelope systems.
• Prior senior estimating experience is required.
• Commitment to professional integrity, safety, and quality in all aspects of work.