Why this role stands out
This hybrid role offers a fantastic opportunity to own the full estimating process for a market leader, directly impacting projects from start to finish and gaining valuable hands-on experience. You'll thrive here if you possess strong estimating skills and a passion for building relationships, with the chance to grow alongside a thriving company.
Quick overview
Job description
Quality Glass and Mirror Service is a high-growth, market leader in glass fabrication and aluminum systems, serving a six-state territory from our headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska. We're hiring an Architectural Aluminum and Glass Estimator to own the full estimating process from first drawing to final order — not just producing a number, but seeing it through.
What you'll actually do, day to day:
- Read architectural drawings and specifications to determine storefront system type, framing dimensions, glass makeup, and hardware requirements
- Build accurate, detailed takeoffs and quotes using industry takeoff software
- Source and confirm pricing with aluminum system suppliers, and negotiate where needed
- Follow up proactively with customers throughout the bid process — this is a relationship-driven role, not a submit-and-wait one
- Once a quote is won, place and track material purchase orders and see the project through to fulfillment
- Maintain organized, accurate project files, quote worksheets, and vendor records
This is an individual contributor role reporting directly to senior leadership — you'll own your own pipeline of quotes, not manage a team. We're looking for someone who wants to do this work hands-on and do it well, with the opportunity to grow as we do.
As part of our interview process, candidates will complete a short sample takeoff exercise so we can see your approach firsthand.
- 1–3+ years of commercial estimating experience specifically in architectural glass and/or aluminum systems (drapery, soft goods, or general construction estimating alone will not meet this requirement)
- Hands-on, working proficiency with takeoff/estimating software — Bluebeam, Glazier Studio, WinBidPro, or equivalent — plus strong Excel skills
- Direct experience with architectural aluminum systems (Tubelite, Kawneer, Oldcastle, or similar) and interior glass hardware (Assa Abloy, CRL, Dormakaba, or similar)
- Comfortable owning a project end-to-end, including placing and tracking material orders — not just producing quotes
- Excellent follow-up habits, organization, and attention to detail — our estimates need to hold up from quote to final invoice
- Strong, proactive communication with customers, vendors, and internal team members
- This is a full-time, W-2 position — we're building a long-term team, not contracting out individual deliverables
- Preference given to candidates based in the Omaha, Iowa, or Kansas City region; strong remote candidates elsewhere will still be considered
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA), with Company Match Up to 4%
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Work From Home
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