Estimator – Unitized Curtain Wall

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🕒 July 14

🗽 New York – Remote

🗽 New York – Remote

💵 $115k - $135k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

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Kimmel & Associates

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 1981

📦 Logistics

🏭 Manufacturing

📣 Marketing

Logistics • Manufacturing • Marketing

Kimmel & Associates is a premier executive recruiting firm with over 40 years of experience specializing in various industries such as construction, renewable and sustainable infrastructure, and supply chain management. They are committed to providing exceptional service by utilizing their Career-Directed Approach™, ensuring a perfect match between candidates and clients. With a focus on long-term career growth and a deep understanding of specific industry needs, Kimmel & Associates has successfully placed thousands of executives, making them a leader in the executive search landscape in North America.

📋 Description

• Prepare and revise detailed material takeoffs and quantity surveys with guidance from senior estimating leadership. • Review architectural drawings, specifications, addenda, structural calculations, and engineering documents to determine project scope and pricing requirements. • Analyze project schedules, including visual mock-ups, testing requirements, material procurement timelines, and installation sequencing. • Develop comprehensive material, labor, equipment, transportation, tax, and subcontractor cost estimates. • Produce detailed quantity takeoffs from architectural and structural drawings. • Prepare material summaries, sketches, and bid documentation required for estimate development. • Solicit, review, and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotations for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with project specifications. • Coordinate bid-related communications, including distribution of plans, specifications, and addenda to vendors and subcontractors. • Prepare bid proposals, pricing breakdowns, unit costs, clarifications, inclusions, and exclusions. • Assist with preparation of final bid packages and customer submissions. • Participate in scope review meetings and maintain detailed meeting documentation. • Follow up with general contractors and customers regarding bid submissions and proposal feedback. • Support senior estimating staff with project pricing, budgeting, and proposal development. • Utilize Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, Word, and other estimating software tools to prepare accurate estimates and reports. • Meet all proposal deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum two (2) years of estimating, sales, or preconstruction experience, preferably within the construction industry. • Strong understanding of architectural and structural drawings and construction documentation. • Experience preparing quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and bid proposals. • Proficiency with: AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Excel, including formulas and spreadsheet analysis • Familiarity with: Glass door systems, Point-supported glass wall systems, High-span curtain wall systems, Unitized curtain wall systems, Storefront framing and entrance systems • Field construction experience related to unitized curtain wall or glazing installation. • Knowledge of Kawneer storefront products and systems. • Experience with PartnerPak estimating software for Kawneer. • College degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or a related field preferred.

🏖️ Benefits

• Opportunity to work for a globally recognized leader in façade construction and engineering • Exposure to iconic and technically challenging building projects • Collaborative and highly skilled professional environment • Career development and advancement opportunities • Comprehensive training and mentorship from senior estimating professionals • Competitive compensation and benefits package