Estimator II at Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope Inc in Grand Prairie, Texas

Job Description:

Estimator II - Grand Prairie TX

Come Join Us!

From apartments in New York to hospitals and stadiums in Dallas, libraries at prestigious universities to creating modern retail experiences, our teams contribute architectural glass and building products to projects that shape the way people live, work, heal, learn, and play. At OBE, the work of our employees truly matters. With over 6,500 employees, we operate more than 80 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries. You can see some of our favorite projects here.

Start your journey with OBE and help us build the future.

What You’ll Get to Do

The Estimator II is focused on providing detailed estimates to our customers in a timely manner.  Regularly work from architectural drawings and specifications, shop drawings or elevation take-offs and reports to the Regional Estimating Manager.

This role is perfect for an individual who is organized, a self-starter with the ability to handle multiple projects, and prioritize workload.  A vital member of the Estimating Department, this is an opportunity to build a career with an industry leader. 

This role will be based in Grand Prairie, TX

 

Job responsibilities include:

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


• 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.

What We Are Looking For

• 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.

What OBE Offers You

• Benefits that benefit you – industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee


• Work-life balance – PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose


• Compensation that rewards your hard work – A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses


• Training – We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

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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