Procurement & Estimating Manager
Location: Remote Schedule: Full-time, with at least 4 hours of overlap with New York business hours Compensation: USD $1,800–$2,500 per month, based on experience CRITICAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENT Please be aware only applicants with this experience will be consider: Direct hands-on experience with glazing, glass, and doors is strictly required. Please DO NOT APPLY if you do not have specific, proven estimating and procurement knowledge in these categories. Applications without relevant glass and door industry experience will be automatically rejected.
About the Role
Mr. Glazier Group is hiring a highly accountable Procurement & Estimating Manager to own the complete process from receiving project documents through estimating, purchasing, and confirmed delivery. This is not a coordination-only role. You are responsible for the result—not merely sending requests and waiting for responses. What You Will Own Estimating Review architectural drawings, specifications, and project requirements for glazing, glass, and door packages Prepare accurate material takeoffs and hardware/glass quantities Identify missing engineering or architectural information before pricing Send complete RFQ packages to qualified glass, metal, and door suppliers Compare scope, pricing, exclusions, lead times, and payment terms Calculate complete landed cost, including freight, duty, and delivery Deliver estimates by the required deadline Purchasing Convert approved estimates into accurate purchase orders for glass, frames, and hardware Verify dimensions, finishes, glass types (IGU, laminated, tempered), hardware, and specifications before release Negotiate pricing, terms, and lead times with suppliers and fabricators Obtain required approvals and order confirmations Track production, shipping, and delivery Follow up with suppliers without waiting to be reminded Escalate delays, cost increases, or specification conflicts early Maintain organized vendor, pricing, and purchasing records Accountability Standard You own every assigned project from estimate through confirmed delivery. That means No missed deadlines without advance escalation No incomplete RFQs No unverified purchase orders No silent supplier delays No waiting for management to ask for updates Every problem must be reported with facts, impact, and a proposed solution
Required Qualifications
Mandatory: 3+ years of specific estimating, procurement, or purchasing experience in glazing, architectural glass, window, and door systems Mandatory: Do not apply if you lack specific hands-on knowledge of glass and door specifications 5+ years total experience in construction estimating, procurement, or purchasing Strong ability to read architectural drawings, shop drawings, and glazing specifications Experience preparing takeoffs, RFQs, bid comparisons, and purchase orders for glass and framing systems Strong supplier negotiation and follow-up skills with glass manufacturers and distributors Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills Excellent written and spoken English Strong organization, urgency, and attention to detail Ability to work independently and own deadlines Strong Advantages Experience with storefronts, curtain walls, façades, aluminum systems, or specialized hardware Experience purchasing from European or international glass and door manufacturers Knowledge of freight, import costs, and landed-cost calculations for heavy building materials Experience creating procurement systems, SOPs, and vendor databases Experience working with US construction companies or commercial glaze contractors Performance Measures Estimates completed on time Purchase cost variance below 2% Zero orders released without complete verification of glass/door specs and dimensions Zero unauthorized substitutions Weekly supplier and order-status updates Early escalation of risks and delays Accurate budget-versus-actual purchasing reports Documented and consistently followed estimating and purchasing processes
How to Apply
Please submit Your résumé clearly highlighting your glazing, glass, and doors experience An example of a glass, door, or glazing project you estimated and purchased An example of a supplier or order problem you personally resolved The systems or processes you created or improved Your expected monthly compensation in USD Begin your application with “I HAVE GLAZING EXPERIENCE AND I OWN ESTIMATING & PURCHASING.” to [email protected]