Project Manager & Estimator – Doors, Frames & Hardware - Kennesaw, GA

United Contractor Services•Kennesaw, GA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

United Contractor Services is hiring an Estimator / Project Manager to own commercial Division 8 and Division 10 scopes from initial estimating through project closeout. The role combines pricing and project execution, carrying the estimating basis and hardware decisions through procurement and installation. Division 8—doors, frames, and finish hardware—is the primary focus; Division 10 specialty scopes are also priced and managed. The position is based in the company’s Kennesaw, Georgia office. The successful candidate will work with drawings, schedules, specifications, hardware sets, vendors, general contractors, field installers, and superintendents. The role requires attention to detail and coordination of code compliance, scope, costs, and project schedules.

Requirements

3–5 years of combined estimating and project management experience on commercial Division 8 and/or Division 10 scopes; Division 8 experience is the priority.
Working knowledge of door hardware terminology, hardware set structure, and fire and life safety code requirements as they apply to openings.
Experience managing submittals, procurement, and change orders on commercial projects.
Comfort reading architectural drawings, door schedules, and specification sections.
Experience with estimating, takeoff, and project management software.
Ability to stay organized and communicate while balancing hard bid deadlines with active project demands.

Nice To Haves

DHI coursework or credentials such as AHC, DHC, or CDT; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Price hollow metal doors and frames, wood doors, aluminum entrances, finish hardware, and related accessories.
Write and review hardware sets and door schedules against architectural drawings, elevations, and specifications.
Verify compliance with UL listings, fire ratings, ADA requirements, and applicable life safety codes.
Coordinate electrified hardware and access control requirements with the broader project scope.
Price Division 10 items, including toilet partitions and washroom accessories, lockers, fire extinguishers and cabinets, corner guards and wall protection, signage, and related specialty items.
Confirm mounting, backing, and coordination requirements with adjacent trades.
Perform accurate quantity takeoffs.
Solicit and compare vendor and manufacturer pricing, considering cost, lead time, and performance.
Identify value-engineering options and present supporting cost information.
Assemble proposals with clear scope language, inclusions, exclusions, and documented assumptions.
Lead buyout and procurement on awarded projects, carrying the pricing basis and hardware decisions through to purchase orders.
Prepare and manage submittals, including hardware schedules, product data, and shop drawings, through approval.
Track lead times and release material to align with the project schedule.
Serve as the primary contact for general contractor project teams and attend coordination meetings as needed.
Coordinate deliveries, sequencing, and installation with field installers and superintendents.
Manage RFIs, change orders, and pay applications to keep projects on schedule and budget.
Close out projects with O&M manuals, warranties, attic stock, and final hardware turnover.
Build working relationships with suppliers, manufacturer representatives, and general contractor preconstruction and project teams.
Stay current on product changes, manufacturer updates, and code revisions affecting Division 8 and Division 10.