Senior Estimator - Curtain Wall / Glazing
Houston, Texas
Experience: 0
Category: Construction
Contractor Work Model: Onsite
Brand: System One
Compensation Range: 100000.00 - 130000.00
Job ID: 339853
Date Posted: 10/30/2025
Shortcut: http://jobs.systemone.com/NmRpty
Job Title: Senior Estimator - Curtain Wall / Glazing
Location: Houston, Texas
Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $100000 - $130000+ annually DOE
Contractor Work Model: Onsite
System One is assisting a client in hiring a Senior Estimator for Curtain Walls.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field (preferred).
- Minimum of 5 years experience in estimating for commercial glazing or a related construction field, with at least 3 years in a senior estimator or leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of glazing systems, materials, and installation methods. Proficiency in industry-standard estimating software.
- Track record of successfully estimating and negotiating large, complex projects.
- Analyze completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine the reason for any discrepancies.
- Provides improvement recommendations to cost estimating procedures to reduce future discrepancies between estimated and actual costs
- Extensive General Contractor relationships & network.
- Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and strong communication abilities.
- Proficiency in Partner Pak/Gazier Studio, Bluebeam Construction Software, Microsoft Office, SalesForce or other similar CRM software is a plus.
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
- In-depth knowledge of construction materials, methods, and regulations.
- Project Evaluation: Review project drawings, specifications, addendums, schedules, and bid invite upfront documentation to determine project scope, material requirements, and labor costs.
- Estimate Preparation: Compile comprehensive, accurate, and detailed take-offs to create competitive cost estimates for glazing systems on commercial construction projects, including but not limited to curtain wall, storefront, and unitized glazing facades.
- Bid Analysis: Analyze bids from subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring pricing is competitive and aligned with project needs. Negotiate contracts and cost pricing when necessary through collaboration/approval with management.
- Proposal Preparation: Create cost proposals for each bid in a clear and concise manner including project specific scope, details, qualifications, notes, and exclusions.
- Cost Control: Monitor and control project costs through the estimating process, ensuring that projects are awarded/contracted within budget. Recommend solutions for cost-saving measures without compromising quality through VE exercises.
- Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, engineers, and operations to ensure proper estimation methods and compliance with project design/specification requirements. Coordinate with internal team through standardized project handoff processes to clarify scope and technical aspects of each awarded project.
- Risk Management: Identify potential risks and propose mitigating solutions, especially regarding materials, labor, timelines, and contract requirements.
- Technical Leadership: Mentor and guide junior estimators, providing training and support to ensure high-quality estimates and adherence to best practices.
- Project Support: Provide ongoing support throughout the project lifecycle, including adjustments to estimates during the pre-construction phase and execution if required.
- Customer Interaction: Maintain and build key relationships with General Contractors & Customers. Attend industry events, networking opportunities, and entertainment.
- Vendor Relationships: Maintain vendor relationships to ensure we’re getting the best pricing able on each project bid.
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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