Estimator

DH Pace • Olathe, KS

2d • 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 the sales staff and contributes to profitable sales and positive customer relationships. Knowledge or experience in construction or the 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, product lines, vendors, and labor standards; and helps the sales team and customers select appropriate products. The role also generates project cost estimates and bids and prepares proposals for manager review and approval before customer review.

Requirements

• At least two years of commercial door or dock work experience, or at least two years of new-construction commercial estimating experience, or at least two years in the building materials industry; the posting describes this experience as strongly preferred.
• Experience with blueprints, plans, and specifications is highly desired.
• Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Strong language, written, and mathematical skills.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge or experience in the construction or building materials industry.
• Experience with blueprints, plans, and specifications.
• Experience with commercial doors or docks, commercial estimating, or the building materials industry.

Responsibilities

• Use DH Pace estimating processes, procedures, software, and other business software programs to prepare estimates.
• Develop and apply knowledge of door and dock products, including their functionality, special features, usage options, and pricing variations for specific job needs.
• Develop understanding of core product lines, vendors, and labor standards.
• Educate the sales team about product options and assist customers with product selection to support the sale and project outcome.
• Generate accurate project cost estimates and bids.
• Estimate advanced and complex projects of limited project size.
• Write proposals clearly and concisely for manager review and approval before customer review.
• 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