Door & Hardware Estimator – Construction Projects

CBx Solutions LLC; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Career growth program

Job summary

CBX Solutions is seeking an experienced Estimator to join its team in Portland, ME. You will interpret plans, prepare takeoffs, and price labor and materials for commercial door and hardware projects.

Strong math skills and attention to detail are essential, as you’ll work with contractors and suppliers to develop competitive bids. As part of CBX Solutions, you’ll benefit from comprehensive benefits, a collaborative culture, and opportunities for professional growth within a national provider of

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related experience in similar construction or building material industry.
• Accurate mathematical skills.
• Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screen.

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 construction plans, drawings and specifications and reviews for familiarization; checks for completeness; notes bid deadlines and any special requirements.
• Organizes approach to project by deciding how to separate portions of major projects and to identify typical opening or hardware sets, etc.
• Notes project construction schedules, if applicable.
• Interprets construction specifications; discusses interpretations with team salesperson, customers or the architect.
• 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 of each project.
• 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 reading

MS Office

Door hardware know-how

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Job description

CBX Solutions is seeking an experienced Estimator to join its team in Portland, ME. You will interpret plans, prepare takeoffs, and price labor and materials for commercial door and hardware projects.

Strong math skills and attention to detail are essential, as you’ll work with contractors and suppliers to develop competitive bids. As part of CBX Solutions, you’ll benefit from comprehensive benefits, a collaborative culture, and opportunities for professional growth within a national provider of