What are the responsibilities and job description for the Architectural Aluminum and Glass Estimator position at Forge Holdings?
Location: We are recruiting for an architectural aluminum and glass estimator to join our team. This role may be remote or based in Omaha, Nebraska depending on the candidate and experience.
Quality Glass and Mirror Service is a high-growth, market leader in glass fabrication serving a six-state territory from our headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska. This role requires a goal-oriented mindset, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering outstanding results - our name is our reputation, and we take Quality seriously.
Your primary objective will be to support our customers' needs by providing them with accurate and timely quotes that align with their project requirements and ensure successful project outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare detailed and accurate quotes for aluminum storefront systems and interior glass walls/entrances based on architectural drawings, specifications, and bid documents:
Quality Glass and Mirror Service is a high-growth, market leader in glass fabrication serving a six-state territory from our headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska. This role requires a goal-oriented mindset, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering outstanding results - our name is our reputation, and we take Quality seriously.
Your primary objective will be to support our customers' needs by providing them with accurate and timely quotes that align with their project requirements and ensure successful project outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Aluminum Storefront Estimating
- Analyze customer-provided specifications to determine proper storefront system type, framing dimensions, glass make-up, and hardware requirements
- Coordinate with aluminum system suppliers to obtain pricing and confirm system compatibility
- Identify fabrication requirements and installation considerations that impact labor and cost
- Glass & Glazing Estimating (Interior Systems)
- Analyze customer-provided specifications to determine required hardware packages, glass types, edgework, finishes, and specialty components
- Coordinate with hardware system suppliers to obtain pricing and confirm system compatibility
- Identify fabrication requirements and installation considerations that impact labor and cost
- Develop estimates for customers that meet company standards for profitability, accuracy, and scope clarity
- Deliver excellent customer service by understanding product needs, delivery timely and accurate quotes, following up on customer orders and vendor purchase orders, addressing any issues and ensuring orders are fulfilled correctly and timely
- Develop and maintain organized project files, quote worksheets, vendor quotes and customer orders
- 1-3 years of commercial estimating experience in the architectural glass and/or aluminum industry
- Strong understanding of Microsoft Excel and takeoff/estimating software (Glazier Studio, WinBidPro, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, etc.)
- Firm grasp of architectural aluminum systems (Tubelite, Kawneer, Oldcastle, etc.) and interior glass hardware systems (Assa Abloy, CRL, Dormakaba, etc.)
- Effective communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with customers and team members
- Self-starter with strong time management and organizational skills
- Positive attitude and team player, motivated to achieve top-tier results
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance (optional)
- Life Insurance
- 401k with company match up to 4%
- Paid Time Off
- Employee discounts
- Accident Insurance (optional)