Estimator

Are you an experienced construction estimator with exceptional communication, math, and critical thinking skills? If so, we’d like to talk. We’re looking to hire a skilled estimation professional to assist our busy team by producing proposals, cost estimates, and detailed takeoffs. If you have 3 years of experience in construction estimation, and excellent project and time management skills, please apply today.Compensation:

$50,000 - $65,000 yearly

Responsibilities:

• Produce written proposals, cost estimates, budgets, and updates for clients and project managers
• Follow up with clients on submitted proposal and budgets
• Evaluate proposals, specifications, blueprints, and construction documents to understand the project as a whole
• Frequent construction sites to gather necessary client requirement information
• Work closely with the construction project manager to oversee and coordinate the bid process for vendors and subcontractors

• Perform takeoffs from architectural drawings and specifications, identify required materials and labor for each area of the project, and maintain detailed notes of all calculations and estimates. Utilize estimating software to prepare takeoffs and drive efficiency in bidding projects.
• Work with the Glazing Division Business Development Manager on all estimating needs and a schedule of bids per customers' requests.
• Prepare comprehensive and competitive bid proposals that provide detailed breakdowns of products quoted as per individual customer and/or job demands.
• Complete purchasing on projects as directed by the project management team.
• Maintain accurate reporting of project estimates, correspondence, and results of bidding.
• Assist with order entry and support for the production team as needed.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to understand project scope and requirements.
• Taking verbal direction and implementing it into sketches and calculations to produce the final work.

Qualifications:

• Excellent project management, time-management, and communication skills are necessary
• Extensive experience in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and construction estimating software
• Current Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) certification from the American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE) is desired
• Requires critical thinking, analytical skills, and very strong math skills
• Knowledge of data and risk analysis, research methodology, accounting, and estimation metrics is critical

• Minimum 3 years experience in estimating and/or drafting in a construction field, glass, and glazing experience is ideal.
• Technical knowledge of the building industry knowledge specific to storefront and curtain wall systems is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in reading architectural drawings, and specifications and conducting detailed takeoffs.
• Experience with drafting software and construction estimating software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate and comprehensive project documents.

About Company

At Rex Glass, we specialize in custom residential and commercial glass and mirror products. Exceptional service, along with getting it right for both the customer and our employees are core values that we've been demonstrating since 1958. The working environment is team-oriented and customer-focused while providing a rewarding and fun atmosphere that recognizes and strives for excellence.

We are located at 108 Kisow Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15205