Estimator

DH Pace • Olathe, KS

11d • Onsite

About The Position

DH Pace Company, Inc. is seeking an Estimator for its Olathe, Kansas office. With minimal supervision, the Estimator prepares accurate, timely, and competitive bids for commercial and industrial door and loading dock systems. The role supports sales staff in generating profitable sales and positive customer relationships. Knowledge or experience in the construction or building materials industry is strongly preferred.

The Estimator uses DH Pace estimating processes, procedures, software, and other business programs; develops knowledge of door and dock products, vendors, and labor standards; and helps the sales team and customers select suitable products. The role includes reviewing quote requests, defining project scope, selecting products and materials, estimating projects, and preparing proposals for manager review and approval. The position also involves maintaining strong vendor relationships, managing individual and team workloads, and meeting estimating volume expectations appropriate to experience and tenure.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively while sustaining individual and team workloads.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Strong language, written, and mathematical skills.
• Computer literacy and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge or experience in the construction or building materials industry.
• Experience with blueprints, plans, and specifications.
• Knowledge of estimating processes and software, including Excel, Bluebeam, Smartsheet, IFS, and SAM.

Responsibilities

• Use DH Pace estimating processes, procedures, estimating software, and other business software programs.
• Develop or maintain knowledge of door and dock products, including functionality, special features, usage options, and pricing variations based on project needs.
• Develop understanding of core product lines, vendors, and labor standards.
• Educate the sales team on product options and assist customers with product selection.
• Review quote requests, create project scopes and material lists, and select products to prepare accurate project cost estimates and bids.
• Estimate advanced and complex projects of limited size and write clear, concise proposals for manager review and approval before customer review.
• Promote and maintain positive relationships with outside contractors, architects, and company employees.
• Understand vendor relationships and build strong relationships with vendor contacts.
• Meet or exceed annual estimating volume expectations appropriate to experience level or time in the position.
• Manage time effectively while sustaining individual and team workloads.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage available the first full month.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and floating holidays.
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• Voluntary supplemental life and critical illness coverage.
• Employee discounts for the employee and immediate family.
• Competitive compensation with annual performance reviews.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed