Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope
construction
JuniorEstimator
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“Junior Estimator at Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope. Skills: quantity takeoffs, pricing, bid preparation. Assist with quantity takeoffs from drawings. Review architectural drawings and specifications”
Industry & Context.
analytical
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience), Minimum 1 years of experience in construction, estimating, or related internship, Proficiency in reading and interpreting architectural blueprints and technical shop drawings, Knowledge of Bluebeam Revu for digital take-offs, Knowledge of Microsoft Excel for cost analysis, Willingness to learn construction means, methods, and materials
What You'll Do.
Assist with quantity takeoffs from drawings
Review architectural drawings and specifications
Support preparation of cost estimates
Obtain and compare vendor pricing
Enter quantities and pricing into software
Track revisions and RFIs
Assist with bid leveling
Maintain organized project files
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with project managers; Collaborate with senior estimators; Collaborate with sales teams
Process & Methodology
resource planning
Full Job Description
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 Junior Estimator supports the estimating and preconstruction team by assisting with quantity takeoffs, pricing, bid preparation, and document review for architectural construction projects. This role is ideal for an early-career professional looking to develop strong technical, analytical, and construction knowledge within a fast-paced estimating environment. Responsibilities Assist with quantity takeoffs from architectural and structural drawings (e.g., elevations, plans, sections, details) Review architectural drawings, specifications, and addenda to identify scope requirements Support preparation of conceptual, schematic, and detailed cost estimates Help obtain and compare vendor, supplier, and subcontractor pricing Enter quantities, pricing, and scope notes into estimating software and spreadsheets Track revisions, RFIs, and drawing updates during the bid process Assist with bid leveling, scope clarification, and proposal formatting Maintain organized project files and estimating documentation Collaborate with project managers, senior estimators, and sales teams Participate in post-bid reviews and lessons learned What We Are Looking For Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) Experience: Minimum 1 years of experience in construction, estimating, or related internship Technical Proficiency: Proficienc
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