Railing Estimator

Job description:

Railing Estimator – Erie, PA

Help build the Skyline of American cities. We are a 135 year-old architectural railing provider based in Erie, PA who designs, engineers, and installs balcony and amenity railings throughout the nation. We are looking to hire a new Estimator with a great team attitude and estimating experience. You will have direct training, and you’ll work on some of the biggest multi-residential projects in the country. Your primary responsibility will be to estimate aluminum and glass railing projects on a job-by-job basis. This is a full-time hourly position with the opportunity to grow with Erie's fastest growing architectural manufacturer.

Responsibilities and Duties for a Railing Estimator

• Primary job responsibility will be to review the design intent of projects provided to us on a national basis and be able to estimate our costs, margins and reasonable sales and bid documents for our General Contractor and Sub Contractor customers throughout the United States.
• Ability to communicate in a team environment including working with our Erie based Engineering Team, other Estimators, Regional Project Managers and their sub-contractor installation crews is a must to ensure the work is done right, on time and profitably for all concerned. We seek team oriented players.
• We ideally look for 2 years' experience installing or estimating railing systems similar to ours and insist on proven references from past jobs.
• Ability to read architectural plans, contracts and bid documents.

Qualifications and Skill for a Railing Estimator

• Positive attitude
• 2 years of past experience in takeoff and commercial projects/buildings
• Proficiency with reading architectural and structural drawings, bid documents
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Experience with AutoCAD or Revit preferred

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Construction estimating: 2 years (strongly preferred)
• Willing to train the right candidate

Work Location: Onsite/Remote Acceptable

Job Type: Full-time