Entry-level Construction Estimator

DH Pace • Olathe, KS

8h

About The Position

DH Pace Company is a distribution, construction and service organization offering a complete range of door and door related products and commercial security products. The company is privately owned and has been in operation over 95 years! We have 50+ US offices in 24 states with 2024 company-wide sales over $1 billion. Our mission is to enhance the communities we serve by improving the safety, convenience, and aesthetics of the buildings where we live, work, and play. Our foundation of values represents who we are and what we stand for. Values are never situational or circumstantial, they are always and forever. Our core values are R.I.S.E. Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence. DH Pace Company, Inc. aspires to hire an Entry-Level Estimator for our Central Estimating Team in Olathe, Kansas. We are recruiting individuals that are great communicators, able to prioritize and multitask, and have a knack for numbers. Willing to train! Please apply if you have interest in learning how to estimate construction projects! This is an excellent opportunity for a recent or upcoming grad or someone who is eager to make a career change!

Requirements

• Some of the candidates that have been most successful in this position type had zero construction experience. Instead, they had exceptional phone and email communications skills, were good at prioritization and time management, high attention to detail, strong basic computer skills, self-motivated and were always imagining new ways of making our team and processes better.
• Superior communication skills
• Able to flourish in a fast paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

• Math background and Microsoft Excel experience are a plus

Responsibilities

• Learn to bid doors of all different types for new construction and aftermarket projects across the country (no travel required).
• Provide a superior level of communication with internal and external customers.
• Review construction drawings and specifications to determine bid strategies, quantities and costs.
• Create professional submittal and closeout documents.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously to completion.
• Remain involved with projects throughout the entire construction process.
• Create ideas that promote continuous improvement for the team and the company.
• Other duties may be assigned

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision options: Available on the 1st day of the month following your start date!
• Paid time off plan: 13 days accrued annually during your 1st year; 16 days accrued during your 2nd year!
• Paid Holidays: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day
• Floating Holidays: Up to 2 floating holidays per year
• Competitive compensation: Including annual performance evaluations!
• 401k retirement plan: Including an employer match!
• Company paid: Life insurance, short-term disability, & long-term disability
• and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees