Estimator

ASSA ABLOY Group; Carlstadt (NJ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY Group is seeking an Estimator to join their team in Carlstadt, NJ. This role involves preparing accurate estimates and collaborating with customers and internal teams to ensure project success. You'll work directly with drawings and specifications, supporting both the sales and production teams.

The position is critical to building a new operation, offering a competitive salary and benefits, including medical insurance, paid vacation, and 401(k) contributions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of estimating experience or 1+ year from the hollow metal/doors industry.
• Experience reading blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Comfortable working with customers and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate, timely estimates for doors and frames.
• Review blueprints and specifications for feasibility.
• Partner with customers to clarify project scope.

Skills

Estimating experience

Blueprint reading

Customer engagement

Analytical thinking

Construction knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP/order management system

Job description

Are you an Estimator who enjoys digging into technical details and building strong customer relationships? Do you like being the person who connects the dots between drawings, production, and execution? Are you looking for a role where your work directly impacts project success… not just numbers on a spreadsheet?

If so… we should talk.

ASSA ABLOY is expanding and we’re adding an Estimator to our team.

Supporting our Specialties department within the Door Group, this newly created role will be critical in delivering accurate estimates and partnering with customers and internal teams to drive project success.

This role will be based onsite in our new Paramus, NJ office (opening this fall) … offering the chance to help build and shape a growing operation.

What would you do as our Estimator?

You’ll sit at the intersection of customer needs and operational execution… translating drawings into actionable, accurate estimates and helping ensure projects run smoothly from quote to completion.

• Prepare accurate, timely estimates and quotes for doors, frames, and hardware using established pricing
• Review blueprints, shop drawings, and specifications to ensure feasibility, compliance, and alignment
• Partner directly with customers and contractors to clarify scope, address discrepancies, and manage expectations
• Support quote follow-up and tracking, helping improve hit rates and customer insights
• Troubleshoot project and production challenges as they arise
• Coordinate across teams on lead times, capacity, and delivery expectations
• Contribute to a safe, collaborative, and accountable team environment
• Perform other responsibilities as required
• Actively participate in providing a safe and harmonious working environment for all employees
• Compliance with federal, state, local and corporate governance policies, regulations and laws, AADG programs and policies and the ASSA ABLOY Code of Conduct

What we are looking for:

• High School diploma or GED required
• 3+ years of estimating experience or 1+ year if coming directly from hollow metal/doors industry
• Experience reading blueprints, shop drawings, or engineering drawings
• Comfort working directly with customers, contractors, and internal teams
• Working knowledge of the construction or building materials industry (commercial preferred)
• Exposure to building codes and labeling requirements is a plus
• Strong analytical thinking, organization, and follow-through
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ERP/order management system experience preferred

Why Join Us

• Be part of a globally respected industry leader with a strong reputation
• Join during a growth phase where your role is newly created and highly visible
• Work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment where contributions are valued
• Help build the future of a new location from day one

What We Offer!

• Competitive Salary
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and paid Company Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) Program with company contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement, Learning and Career Development opportunities
• Flexible Spending
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discount portal
• Recognition, well-being, and employee experience programs designed to support and celebrate you throughout your career

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated base salary range for this role is up to $80,000, depending on experience, skills, and overall alignment with the position.

We review applications regularly, so don’t wait!

We are building diverse, inclusive teams, and encourage applications from everyone who can see themselves working with us.

If you have any questions about the role or the process, email Stephanie Mandato, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager at [e-mail]

AADG, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veteran