Door & Hardware Estimator for Commercial Projects

UNIFIED DOOR AND HARDWARE GROUP; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

HSA/ FSA plans

Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

Critical illness coverage

Legal Insurance Plan

Generous 401(k) plan with companymatch

Career path design

Job summary

Unified Door & Hardware Group (UDHG) is seeking an Estimator to support commercial construction projects, analyzing blueprints, specifications, and proposals to produce accurate cost estimates and competitive bid packages. You will help plan labor and material requirements and develop efficient schedules for project execution.

Collaborating with the Sales team and subcontractors, you will maintain cost databases, resolve discrepancies, and prepare estimates for bids.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent combination of construction industry experience.
• Two years in the construction industry, with emphasis in Doors, Frames, Hardware, and Specialties.
• Great communication and problem-solving skills.
• Highly productive.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with estimating software (e.g. Bluebeam, EPWS.)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience in the construction industry is a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High degree of ownership for projects, a sense of urgency and strong follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Analyze blueprints, specifications, and proposals to prepare accurate scopes of work and detailed cost estimates
• Identify labor, material, and time requirements to support competitive and complete bid packages
• Develop cost-effective and labor-efficient schedules for project execution
• Maintain and update cost databases for accuracy and future reference
• Present estimates by compiling and summarizing numerical and descriptive data for internal and client review
• Maintain Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing finished quotes prior to turning the quote over to the Sales Representative
• Prioritize assigned projects and prepare estimates for bid through effectively performing take-off tasks on projects where required
• Pursue contract buy down after award of project from both the material suppliers and subcontractors
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal skills

Professional communication

Analytical thinking

Ownership & urgency

Education

College degree or equivalent construction experience

2 years construction experience (Doors/Frames/Hardware)

Tools

Bluebeam

EPWS

Job description

Unified Door & Hardware Group (UDHG) is seeking an Estimator to support commercial construction projects, analyzing blueprints, specifications, and proposals to produce accurate cost estimates and competitive bid packages. You will help plan labor and material requirements and develop efficient schedules for project execution.

Collaborating with the Sales team and subcontractors, you will maintain cost databases, resolve discrepancies, and prepare estimates for bids.