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🏄 California – Remote

🏄 California – Remote

💵 $40 - $65 / hour

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Lighthouse Windows

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11 - 50 employees

Founded 1993

🏗️ Construction

👥 B2C

🤝 B2B

Construction • B2C • B2B

Lighthouse Windows is a licensed, bonded and insured California contractor that supplies and installs windows and doors for residential, multi‑family and light commercial projects in the Santa Cruz / Bay Area. The company emphasizes full-frame replacement (removing old frames) to improve energy efficiency, offers free in‑home estimates and a showroom, and carries brands such as Milgard, Simonton, MI Windows, VPI and Therma Tru. Its staff have more than 20 years of combined experience, and it serves communities including Santa Cruz, Capitola, Aptos, Watsonville, Salinas and surrounding cities.

📋 Description

• Review and interpret architectural drawings, project specifications, RFI's • Generate and log RFI's and emails with GC that clarify scope of work • Use Glazier Studio or other estimating software to conduct material takeoffs and labor analysis • Solicit and evaluate supplier quotes to ensure competitive pricing • Collaborate with project managers and sales team to develop winning bid strategies • Prepare detailed cost estimates and proposals for commercial storefront, curtain wall, and glazing projects • Track and manage multiple bids simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines • Maintain and update estimating databases, cost histories, and bid logs

🎯 Requirements

• 3+ years of estimating experience in commercial glazing • Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications • Familiarity with storefront systems, door hardware, glass railing systems, interior partitions, glass, louvers, mirrors, fire rated systems, and multislide/bifolding doors. • Strong mathematical and analytical skills with high attention to detail • Experience with estimating software and Microsoft Excel and Outlook • Excellent communication and organizational skills • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

🏖️ Benefits

• 401(k) • Employee discounts • Paid time off