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Estimator – Waxahachie, 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 is focused on providing estimates to customers and reports to the Estimating Manager.

This role is perfect for an individual who is detailed, organized, and a self-starter.  A vital member of the Estimating Team, this is an opportunity to build a career with an industry leader.

Job responsibilities include:

• Provide detailed estimates to our customers in a timely manner.  Work from architectural drawings and specifications, shop drawings or elevation take-offs
• 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
• 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
• Regular and predictable attendance, safely perform tasks and adherence to all safety policies and procedures are essential functions of this job

What We Are Looking For

• 5+ years prior experience estimating mid-size and larger glazing 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
• Knowledge of aluminum glazing systems & their applications
• Understanding of glass, composite metal panels, and other infill options as well as their applications
• Working knowledge of fabrication and installation in order to have good understanding of customer needs

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.

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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)