CareerPlan
USFull-time$44k–$57k2026-10-22

Core

Provide detailed, timely estimates for architectural aluminum systems including curtainwalls, storefronts, and skylights by analyzing architectural plans and developing bills of materials.

Role type

Estimator (Architectural Glazing)

Builds

Bid packages and formal quotations for glazing contractors and general contractors

Domain

Construction / Architectural Metal Systems

Required skills

Quantity take-offs, Bill of Materials (BOM) development, Specification alignment (Division 08), Cost analysis, Bid preparation, Technical consultation

Preferred skills

Value engineering (VE) options, Alternate solutions

Technologies

Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Excel

Responsibilities

Perform quantity take-offs for aluminum and related hardware; Develop comprehensive bills of materials; Review architectural specifications to ensure product systems meet requirements; Calculate total project costs; Compile and submit professional bid packages; Collaborate with engineering and sales teams to provide value engineering options

Seniority

Entry-level (1+ years experience)