Unitized Curtain Wall Estimator — Façade Systems Expert

Kimmel Associates; City of Long Beach (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global leader

Iconic projects

Mentorship

Career development

Training

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Kimmel Associates in New York is seeking an estimator to join its Preconstruction and Estimating team. This role develops accurate project cost estimates by analyzing drawings, specifications, and project requirements, while coordinating with vendors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders throughout bidding.

The ideal candidate has strong technical estimating skills with glazing and curtain wall systems and can manage multiple bid opportunities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of estimating, sales, or preconstruction experience in construction.
• Proficiency with architectural/structural drawings and construction docs.
• Experience preparing quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and bid proposals.
• Familiarity with Kawneer products and PartnerPak software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and revise detailed material takeoffs and quantity surveys.
• Review drawings, specifications, addenda, and engineering documents to determine scope and pricing.
• Analyze schedules, mockups, testing, procurement timelines, and installation sequencing.
• Develop material, labor, equipment, transportation, tax, and subcontractor estimates.
• Produce bid documentation, price breakdowns, and inclusions/exclusions.
• Assist with final bid packages and customer submissions.
• Coordinate bid communications with vendors and subcontractors.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Excel

MS Office

Education

Bachelors degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Architecture/Business

Tools

PartnerPak estimating software

Kawneer storefront systems

Job description

Kimmel Associates in New York is seeking an estimator to join its Preconstruction and Estimating team. This role develops accurate project cost estimates by analyzing drawings, specifications, and project requirements, while coordinating with vendors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders throughout bidding.

The ideal candidate has strong technical estimating skills with glazing and curtain wall systems and can manage multiple bid opportunities in a fast-paced environment.