Estimator

8G Solutions • Riverside, MO

32d • $75,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

8G Solutions is a rapidly growing full-service glazing contractor looking to add top talent to its ranks. We are seeking skilled, highly motivated, detail-conscious professionals that share our values and work well in a culture of integrity, honesty, effective communication, career development, continuous training, and giving to the outside community.
The Estimator will report directly to the Vice-President of Business Development and will be responsible for collecting and analyzing material, labor, and equipment costs, preparing estimates for commercial glazing projects. The desired candidate will have a minimum of five (5) years of commercial glazing Estimator or equal experience and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office products. To be successful in this role, you must be an analytical thinker with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to be a part of a rapidly growing company that offers career growth opportunities and amazing benefits.
At 8G Solutions, we demonstrate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences, and we’re looking for individuals who share those values. We believe that our differences allow us to be a better and stronger team – one that encourages growth, builds a welcoming culture, and produces better business results.

Requirements

• Expertise with the glazing trade and installation methods of most glazing systems, including storefront, curtain wall, window wall, doors, and hardware.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, a related field, or 5 years equivalent experience.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Strong communication skills, organizational skills and highly detail oriented
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and update estimates on multiple projects concurrently
• Develop standards for labor, material and equipment estimates
• Develop, review, and enter final estimates into company database for all projects
• Review scope documents and confirm specifications
• Perform custom estimates for prospective projects with custom scopes and designs
• Review project documentation to gain a full understanding of the project requirements
• Collect and analyze data by assembling proposals, drawings, specs and related documents
• Attend project site walks and conduct site analysis and pre-bid for improved project understanding
• Collaborate with project management team on change orders and ensuring all costs are up to date
• Assist business development team with qualifying clients
• Attend pre-bid or team scope meetings to understand the complete scope of work required
• Locate, notify, and send bid information to subcontractors and vendors for quotations on outsourced work
• Evaluate bids of subcontractors and vendors for completeness of scope of work, schedule, compliance with specifications, or other bid requirements
• Understand glazing systems and basic engineering concepts

Benefits

• Full-Time Employees will be offered Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with up to 6% company match, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), 12 paid holidays, and up to 2 weeks of paid Parental Leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees