Assistant Commercial Glazing Estimator
Job Description: Assistant Commercial Glazing Estimator
Reports to: Sales Director
Position Overview:
This role is primarily focused on supporting sales of new Contract Glazing work for Commercial construction projects. This may include material take-offs, cost estimates, planning, and documentation of sales opportunities as well as assisting the Project Managers with job handoff documentation.
Who are we:
Double O is a leading commercial glazing, window & door company, specializing in fabrication and installation of curtain wall and store front. Family owned and have been in business since 1997. We are a knowledgeable and dependable team focused on quality workmanship and safe work practices.
Our Core Values are:
- ATTITUDE – Choose positive
- INTEGRITY – In all things
- QUALITY – Bringing our very best
- TEAM – Individuals pursuing a united goal
- GROWTH – By learning and teaching
- SUCCESS – together we build success
Who are you:
You have experience and/or knowledge of Glazing and installation in the commercial window and door business. Align with our Core Values. You take pride in your work, management skills, and ability to work within a team. You like details and the chance to work at a faster pace than average. You would like to be part of a company that strives to “Be the largest commercial glazing, window & door company in West Michigan.”.
Requirements:
- 1-3 years commercial Construction Document Experience preferred but will train an outstanding candidate.
- Independent worker who can effectively collaborate in a team environment.
- Skilled in reading Construction Blueprints, Specs Etc. preferred
- Must be able to visualize from blueprints, or drawings, the finished product for take-off and estimate.
- Possess Skill and ability to Value Engineer a project for alternative methods of achievement.
- Ability to use or learn Glaziers Studio or other estimating software.
- Skilled in use of Outlook, Microsoft Office, Teams, Zoom, AutoCAD a plus
- Great communication skills within and without the company.
- Ability to work Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm (40 to 50 hours per week)
- Must be able to climb ladder and walk around job sites if needed to evaluate project for estimation.
Duties:
- Prepare accurate material take-offs and assigned by Sales Director.
- Organize specifications per Job Scope for Estimate.
- Prepare Substitution Requests for Value Engineering purposes.
- Visit Site as needed for Estimating.
- Be available as a resource for material, supplies, and equipment needed to perform work.
- Enter all job information and documentation in True Construct software for future access.
- Collaborate with Sales Director on all quotes or bids for best market positioning.
- Copy Sales Director on all quotes or bids sent to customers per Double O Sales Process.
- Estimator is to attend and represent company at different showcases that his manager requires him to attend.
- Update Sales Director on status of bids in process or sent.
What we offer:
- Steady Full-Time work
- A family-oriented company
- Paid Time Off
- Annual profit-sharing bonus program
- Pay Commensurate with experience and qualifications.