Cost Engineer Estimator – Construction Glass Niche Role in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
This Cost Engineer–Estimator role at Crystalia Glass LLC offers an interesting niche opportunity in the construction materials and specialty glass sector — a relatively underserved market with steady demand from both residential and commercial clients.
Compensation: No salary is disclosed, which is a minor red flag for transparency. For an estimator role, US market benchmarks typically range from $55,000–$90,000 annually depending on experience. Given this appears to target non-US talent (Russian fluency required, Kyrgyzstan hint), compensation may be calibrated to local market rates rather than US standards — worth clarifying upfront.
Skills you'll develop:
- Quantity take-offs and cost estimation from architectural drawings — highly transferable to construction, real estate development, and project management
- Reading civil/mechanical drawings — a durable, in-demand skill in AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction)
- Cross-functional communication between technical and sales teams
Green flags: 70–80% annual growth signals a high-energy, expanding company where visibility and advancement are real. The role includes error-correction responsibility, indicating genuine decision-making authority — not just data entry.
Red flags: Fixed EST hours with no schedule flexibility, no salary disclosed, and no mention of benefits beyond basics. The company was founded in 2017 and is still scaling — expect startup-level pace. Best suited for someone who wants to grow with a fast-moving company in a specialized niche.
Founded in 2017 in New York, the company has expanded its presence with offices in Los Angeles, Florida, and Texas. As a nationwide company, we serve clients across America, offering our signature glass products and services to diverse markets.
Following consistent annual growth of 70–80% and with even more ambitious plans ahead, we are expanding our recruitment team and looking for a Cost Engineer–Estimator to help drive our continued success.
Employment Type:
- Full-time, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, New York time
- Remote work
Responsibilities:
- Review architectural drawings and submitted quotes to determine suitable installation options for our systems, including glass, aluminum, and steel partitions
- Perform precise take-offs for all door and partition openings based on architectural and shop drawings
- Read and interpret door schedules and hardware sets to ensure accurate product selection and full compatibility
- Communicate effectively with the sales team to clarify project scope, technical requirements, and deadlines
- Request necessary documentation, including compliance and regulatory certifications, as needed
- Prepare detailed quotes that clearly define included materials, scope of work, exclusions, and any relevant assumptions or conditions
- Identify and correct technical errors made by sales managers and propose appropriate alternatives or solutions
Requirements:
- Technical degree in Mechanical or Civil/Structural Engineering
- Strong spatial thinking and technical problem-solving skills
- Proven experience with quantity take-offs from construction and mechanical drawings
- Confident in reading and interpreting civil and mechanical drawings, hardware sets and layouts
- Proficient in Excel or Google Sheets, including basic formulas
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently
- Comfortable working with scaled PDFs (e.g., in Adobe Acrobat)
- Languages: Russian (fluent), English (Upper-intermediate B2 or higher)
- Available to work full-time aligned with EST timezone (8:30 AM – 5:00 PM)
Benefits:
- Clear opportunities for career development and salary increase
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Work with a diverse and talented group of professionals
- Supportive and innovative work environment
- Paid days off and sick leave
Please note: this is a fully remote, full-time position with a schedule from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (New York time).
The candidate should have strong written and verbal English communication skills (B2 level or higher) and a technical degree or proven experience as an Engineer / Estimator.
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