
Cost Engineer – Estimator
Crystalia Glass LLC
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Kazakhstan
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About the role
- 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** ➤ 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), Ukrainian – a plus
- Available to work full-time aligned with **EST timezone** (8:30AM-5:00PM)
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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
Mechanical EngineeringCivil EngineeringStructural Engineeringquantity take-offsreading and interpreting civil drawingsreading and interpreting mechanical drawingsreading and interpreting hardware setsattention to detailtechnical problem-solvingspatial thinking
Soft skills
communicationindependencetask management