Construction Estimator - Doors, Frames & Hardware

CBX Solutions, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription coverage

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

CBX University/leadership training

Job summary

CBX Solutions in Houston is seeking an Estimator to interpret plans, specifications and bid documents, compiling accurate door, hardware and project costs for commercial construction. You will work with contractors during hard bid processes, price materials in Comsense, and ensure competitive proposals while aligning with project schedules and safety standards.

Strong math skills, detail orientation, and experience with plan reading are essential, as is the ability to collaborate with project

Qualifications

• Experience in construction or building material industry; 3–5 years.
• Strong mathematical skills for labor cost interpretation.
• Able to pass pre-employment background check and drug screen.
• Experience reviewing plans, specs, and bid documents.

Responsibilities

• Works directly with Contractor including the hard bid processes.
• Reviews scope of work with General Contractor pre/post bid and hardware/HMF manufacturer packages to determine most competitive position.
• Performs labor cost interpretation based on scope of work.
• Receives plans, drawings and specs and reviews for familiarization; notes bid deadlines and special requirements.
• Organizes approach to project by separating portions of major projects and identifying door/hardware sets.
• Interprets construction specifications and discusses interpretations with team.
• Reads building plans and identifies applicable portions with Cook & Boardman involvement.
• Summarizes door opening and other applicable portions of plans by type.
• Compares actual and estimated materials on completion.
• Enters applicable information into Comsense system and prices job based on cost files.
• Responsible for complete door and hardware takeoffs and costing all parts and scope of work.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint/plan reading

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Deadline conscious

Tools

Comsense

Job description

CBX Solutions in Houston is seeking an Estimator to interpret plans, specifications and bid documents, compiling accurate door, hardware and project costs for commercial construction. You will work with contractors during hard bid processes, price materials in Comsense, and ensure competitive proposals while aligning with project schedules and safety standards.

Strong math skills, detail orientation, and experience with plan reading are essential, as is the ability to collaborate with project