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Estimator at Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope Inc in Los Angeles, California

Posted in General Business 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time





Job Description:

The Estimator for our Los Angeles Service Center facility isn’t just a job – it’s a starting point to an awesome career with a great company.  We hire motivated individuals who want to grow with us. We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed.  We have an incredible track record of promoting from within at our facility. Opportunities to advance into higher roles of responsibility and pay are everywhere. You can be our next success story!


This role is perfect for an individual who approaches their work professionally loves to be a part of a team and wants to help us get better every day.  If that sounds like you, come join this industry leader!


Here's What You'll Get To Do



  • Provide detailed estimates to our customers in a timely manner.  Regularly work from architectural drawings and specifications, shop drawings or elevation take-offs

  • Independent analysis and interpretation of architectural plans as it relates to specifications and design requirements

  • Conduct this analysis and interpretation to meet industry standards and provide solutions favorable to Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope products

  • Follow up on estimates and provide feedback concerning market pricing levels

  • Achieve acceptable sales and margin levels. Monitor actual vs. estimated costs and work with estimating supervisor to adjust standards accordingly. 

  • Process quotes to orders when awarded. Coordinate, schedule and provide door fabrication sheets to the production dept.

  • Provide consultation, coordination, and assistance to our customers, sales force and internal personnel.

  • Maintain detailed and organized records of bid documents, correspondence, and other project specific information


 What We're Looking For



  • Regular and predictable attendance, safely perform tasks and adherence to all safety policies and procedures are essential functions of this job



  • Minimum of 3 years prior experience estimating small to mid-size projects from architectural drawings and specifications

  • Ability to read, interpret, & understand architectural drawings and specifications and provide detailed take offs and estimates that incorporate different building envelope solutions

  • Experience using electronic estimating tools, including estimating software, on-screen take-off tools and Excel spread sheets. 

  • Knowledge of aluminum glazing systems & their applications

  • Understanding of glass, composite metal panels, and other infill options as well as their applications

  • Basic understanding of engineering to be able to use various in-house programs for structural review and the ability to identify and enlist help with problematic conditions

  • Strong geometry & math skills

  • Organized, self-starter with the ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize workload and work with minimal supervision

  • Must be able to communicate effectively & conduct themselves professionally, excellent written & verbal communication skills

  • Working knowledge of fabrication and installation in order to have good understanding of customer needs


What OBE Offers You



  • Highly competitive base pay

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and disability benefits programs

  • Group retirement savings program

  • Health and wellness programs

  • A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion


About OBE


At OBE we strive to build a culture that embraces all employees and creates a great place to work for everyone. We do this by:



  • Empowering experienced and entrepreneurial managers who have a customer-first focus at all levels.

  • Building teams of demand creation specialists, technical sales, and local customer sales/support talent.

  • Identifying a deep bench of talent with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and skill sets to drive robust decision-making and ensure our ability to promote from within.

  • Executing formalized talent management processes that ensure all employees have the best in market skills


If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!


OBE is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.


EOE/Vet/Disability--If you want to know more, please click on this link.


Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope is an E-Verify Employer.


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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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