Estimator

Location: Piqua, OH
Shift: 1st Shift
Pay: Negotiable
Overtime: As Needed

Job Summary

Express Employment is seeking an experienced Estimator to prepare accurate project estimates for commercial glass and glazing projects while developing strong relationships with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders. This role plays a critical part in securing new business, maximizing project profitability, and ensuring customer satisfaction throughout the estimating and bidding process.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates, material take-offs, and labor calculations from project specifications and blueprints.
• Review plans and project documents to identify scope requirements, discrepancies, omissions, and potential risks.
• Obtain pricing and availability information from vendors and suppliers to support competitive project quotations.
• Communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and internal leadership throughout the bidding and sales process.
• Follow up on submitted bids and customer opportunities to increase project awards and generate repeat business.
• Gather customer feedback and market intelligence to identify trends, competitive activity, and new business opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of estimating experience within the glass industry or a closely related field.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, schedules, and technical documents.
• Proficiency in project take-offs, cost estimating, pricing analysis, and bid preparation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with customers and vendors.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize workload, and work independently with minimal supervision.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent keyboarding, computer use, and operation of office equipment.
• Ability to sit for extended periods and occasionally lift up to 10 pounds.
• Occasional standing, walking, stair climbing, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to distinguish colors and shades and maintain visual acuity for reviewing plans and specifications.
• Valid ability to travel occasionally, including limited overnight travel as needed.