Glazing Estimator

This position will work closely with clients, architects, engineers, project managers, contractors, and others as required to establish accurate estimates from the planning stage through the project bid-out stage and is required to have the following skills:

· Understand and able to read and analyze construction blue prints (plans, specification).

· Performing accurate quantity take offs using plans and specifications, or conceptual information.

· Review, interpret and accurately estimate the scope of assigned work as described in the project documents.

· Utilizing and managing in-house historical cost data to improve estimate accuracy. Apply costs and rates, as provided by Director of Estimating.

· Request, organize and negotiate vendors quotations to ensure the quotes meet contract documents

· Develop and nurture subcontractor/vendor and client relationships.

· Evaluate changes in scope per updates bid documents.

· Assist PM in providing change order estimates.

· Work and collaborate with Team Members

· Participate in Value engineering reviews.

· Participate in negotiating construction cost estimates with other parties.

Requirements:

· Minimum five years minimum of curtainwall, storefront, window wall estimating, and/or project management experience for complex vertical construction projects.

· A minimum of a bachelor's degree in architecture, Engineering or Construction Management or related experience.

· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.