Remote Estimator Job at Crystalia Glass - EST Hours — Columbus
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This role at Crystalia Glass LLC is fully remote, making it accessible to digital nomads — but with an important caveat: you must work 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Eastern Time (EST/EDT), which is a strict, fixed schedule. That's UTC-5 in winter and UTC-4 in summer.
For nomads, this significantly limits viable time zones. Here's how the EST window translates in popular destinations:
- Lisbon, Portugal: EST+5 — you'd work 1:30 PM to 10:00 PM local time. Manageable but late evenings.
- Medellín, Colombia: EST+0 — perfect alignment, no adjustment needed.
- Bangkok, Thailand: EST+12 — 8:30 PM to 5:00 AM. Essentially a night-shift; not suitable for most.
The job listing hints strongly at Russian-speaking candidates (fluency required), suggesting it likely targets talent in Eastern Europe or Central Asia (Kyrgyzstan hint). Countries like Georgia, Armenia, or Ukraine would offer EST+7–8 overlap, placing work hours at 3:30–4:30 PM to midnight — challenging but not impossible.
No travel-specific perks (coworking stipend, equipment allowance, meetup budget) are mentioned. The role is task-focused with independent work, which suits nomads who can commit to fixed EST hours. If you can align your location with EST-friendly time zones (LATAM, Western Europe), this role has solid remote-work fundamentals.
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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