Estimating Lead - Doors, Frames & Hardware (Commercial)

Hatched Recruitment Group; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hatched Recruitment Group has partnered with a specialty construction contractor to recruit an Estimator with experience in commercial doors, frames and hardware to support its growing project workload.

You’ll review architectural drawings, prepare quantity takeoffs for doors and hardware, develop hardware schedules and pricing using Comsense, and help deliver competitive bids across multiple projects. Strong Excel and Bluebeam skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Estimating experience within commercial construction, ideally involving Division 08, doors, frames and hardware.
• Experience using Comsense is strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural plans and specifications.
• Experience with quantity takeoffs, material pricing and cost analysis.
• Familiarity with estimating tools such as Bluebeam and strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Professional communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Candidates with experience working directly with general contractors, architects and suppliers will be particularly attractive.
• DHI or AHC certification would be advantageous but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing architectural drawings, specifications, addenda and bid documents to establish project scope.
• Completing quantity takeoffs for doors, frames, finish hardware and associated products.
• Developing hardware schedules and preparing pricing using Comsense.
• Obtaining and reviewing supplier quotations to establish accurate material costs.
• Estimating installation labour and associated project costs.
• Preparing clear and competitive bid proposals, including inclusions, exclusions and clarifications.
• Submitting bids to general contractors and following up on tender outcomes.
• Maintaining accurate records of estimates, bid activity and awarded projects.
• Identifying value-engineering opportunities and alternative product solutions where appropriate.
• Coordinating with project management to ensure awarded projects are handed over with accurate scope and cost information.
• Building effective working relationships with general contractors, suppliers and internal teams.
• Managing multiple estimates and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Skills

Estimating experience

Read architectural plans

Cost analysis

Microsoft Excel

Bluebeam

Organizational skills

Collaborative communication

Tools

Comsense

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Hatched Recruitment Group has partnered with a specialty construction contractor to recruit an Estimator with experience in commercial doors, frames and hardware to support its growing project workload.

You’ll review architectural drawings, prepare quantity takeoffs for doors and hardware, develop hardware schedules and pricing using Comsense, and help deliver competitive bids across multiple projects. Strong Excel and Bluebeam skills are preferred.