SPD Estimator

SPD Estimator

Walters & Wolf is a leading Specialty Construction Company that has been in business for over 49 years. Today, we have facilities in California, Washington, Texas, Nevada, and Arizona. Walters & Wolf offers its clients a range of products and services, including installations, such as glass and glazing, curtain wall systems, composite panel rain screen systems, custom doors, frames, and hardware. Walters & Wolf is seeking candidates who are dedicated, hardworking, eager to learn, have high integrity values, embrace teamwork, and want to continue learning within a LEAN environment. At Walters & Wolf, you will experience a culture that surrounds itself with exceptional customer service and exceptional quality products, as well as a culture built on trust and family values, which sets us apart from all competitors!

Walters & Wolf Glass is currently seeking an SPD Estimator in Fremont, CA. 

• Reporting to the SPD Department Manager, this position executes all aspects in the successful bidding of each project.
• Read and understand all the project documents, drawings, qualifications, specifications, project manuals, schedules, etc.
• Utilize On-Screen Takeoff to identify, quantify, and highlight all glass & glazing scope.
• Prepare and estimate cost analysis regarding storefront, storefront doors, glass partitions, glass doors, glass handrails, structural glass walls, metal panels, etc...
• Obtain pricing for materials, overhead, equipment, and any subcontractor pricing required.
• Assist the general contractor with creating adequate project schedule timeframes for our work.
• Write proposals in a professional business format.
• Run kick-off meetings to project managers, which take place within one week of the official booking of a sold job.
• Attend weekly staff meetings in our office.
• Be able to read and interpret Walters & Wolf shop drawings.
• Be able to read and interpret Walters & Wolf structural calculations.
• Will be responsible for learning the basics in the following areas:  system fabrication and installation, structural calculations, glass industry terminology and building codes.
• Will use their personal schedule to set daily and weekly priorities that allow them to meet multiple bidding deadlines simultaneously.
• Attends presentation meetings to clients as required.
• Understand and be able to produce submittal information based on the specified and estimated requirements.
• Will be open, honest, approachable, work well with others individually and in groups and willing to do that little extra to help out when possible, even if it not technically “in your job description”.
• Other duties as assigned.

An Estimator at Walters & Wolf sets the stage for a successful project. This includes reviewing project documents, attending job walks, taking off scope, estimating material, equipment, and labor costs, writing proposals, and reviewing contracts. This also includes facilitating and helping each project manager successfully complete each project to ensure we build what we sold.

Work Location:

This is a full-time, on-site position requiring attendance at the assigned work location Monday through Friday. This role is not eligible for remote or hybrid work arrangements.

Pay Range:

$70,000 - $90,000 per year.

Benefits & Compensation Summary:

Walters & Wolf offers a very generous compensation package, including a base salary, semi-annual bonus plans, and an annual profit-sharing program. We offer benefits plans that include leading coverages in medical, dental, vision, life insurance, supplemental life insurance, long-term and short-term disability plans, flexible spending program, 401K with company match, sick pay, paid vacation, and company holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Walters & Wolf is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.