Project Estimator

Minneapolis Glass Company•Minneapolis, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Minneapolis Glass in Brooklyn Park, MN is looking to hire a full-time Project Estimator to manage the details of our commercial construction glazing and glass interiors bidding process. This position earns a competitive salary based on experience. We also provide amazing benefits and perks including a strong low deductible health insurance plan, company-wide bonuses, matching 401(k), a strong community culture, and promotion opportunities from within. As a Commercial Glazing Estimator, you oversee every detail of estimating costs and resources to bid and win commercial glass exterior and interior construction contracts. You collaborate with contractors and architects to understand the project and then analyze blueprints and calculate material take-offs to develop a strong bid package. Using our business processes and software - such as GDS, PartnerPak, and Bluebeam, you estimate costs of the project and provide the detail to ensure a successful hand-off of the awarded job to the Project Manager. You develop strong relationships with clients, vendors, and internal team members. You WIN the projects! There is a great sense of accomplishment in earning new business that fills our pipeline of profitable commercial interior and exterior construction jobs!

Requirements

High school diploma / GED required
1-3 years of estimating experience in commercial construction.
Strong understanding of estimating, reading blueprints, and calculating material take-offs
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites - especially Excel
Excellent professional communication skills
Accountable and willing to take the initiative to solve problems
Ability to manage time well
Detail orientation
Adaptable, organized, and self-motivated

Nice To Haves

Specific glazing or interior glass experience strongly preferred.
An associate or bachelor degree in construction management is preferred, but not required.
Experience with software such as GDS, Bluebeam, or PartnerPak / Glazier Studio would also be a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage the details of commercial construction glazing and glass interiors bidding process.
Oversee every detail of estimating costs and resources to bid and win commercial glass exterior and interior construction contracts.
Collaborate with contractors and architects to understand the project.
Analyze blueprints and calculate material take-offs to develop a strong bid package.
Estimate costs of the project using business processes and software.
Provide detail for a successful hand-off of the awarded job to the Project Manager.
Develop strong relationships with clients, vendors, and internal team members.
Win projects.