Estimator (Finance)

Estimator

 Come Join Us!

From apartments in New York to hospitals and stadiums in Dallas, libraries at prestigious universities to creating modern retail experiences, our teams contribute architectural glass and building products to projects that shape the way people live, work, heal, learn, and play. At OBE, the work of our employees truly matters. With over 6,500 employees, we operate more than 80 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries. You can see some of our favorite projects here.

Start your journey with OBE and help us build the future.

What You'll Get to Do

The Estimator is focused on evaluating bid specifications and drawings, ensuring that the required data is obtained to bid and win the project successfully.  and reports to the Estimating Manager.

This role is perfect for an individual who an individual who professionally approaches their work, loves to be a part of a team, and wants to help us get better every single day.   A vital member of the Estimating Team, this is an opportunity to build a career with an industry leader.

Job responsibilities include:

• Create stock length cost proposals for customers based on elevation take-offs, using our price book and computer software.
• Provide detailed estimates to our customers promptly, working from architectural drawings and specifications, shop drawings, or elevation take-offs.
• Achieve acceptable sales and margin levels, monitoring actual vs. estimated costs and working with leadership to adjust standards accordingly.
• Maintain detailed and organized records of bid documents, correspondence, and other project-specific information.
• Provide detailed fabrication sheets for the fabrication department to use to build doors and frames. 

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum of 5 years prior experience estimating mid-size glazing projects from architectural drawings and specifications
• Ability to read, interpret, & understand architectural drawings and specifications and provide detailed take-offs and estimates that incorporate different building envelope solutions.
• Experience using computer software estimating programs and preparing estimates of aluminum glazing systems & their applications.
• Strong understanding of glass, composite metal panels, and other infill options and their applications.
• Organized, self-starter with the ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize workload & work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to communicate effectively & maintain professional conduct; excellent written & verbal communications skills.

 What OBE Offers You

• Benefits that benefit you – industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee
• Work-life balance – PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose
• Compensation that rewards your hard work – A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses
• Training – We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed

OBE is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope is an E-Verify Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Estimating