Estimator

DH Pace Company, Inc.; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

DH Pace Company, Inc. in Olathe, KS is seeking an Estimator to prepare accurate, timely bids for commercial door and loading dock systems, with minimal supervision and close coordination with sales.

The ideal candidate will read blueprints, estimate materials and labor, and use estimating software, Excel, and other tools to support profitable projects and strong customer relationships.

Qualifications

• Ability to read blueprints/plans and specs is highly desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively while sustaining individual and team workloads.
• Overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Rapidly develops or possesses advanced level skills at using DH Pace estimating processes and software (Excel, Bluebeam, Smartsheet, IFS, SAM).
• Develops knowledge of door and dock products, functionality, features, usage options and pricing variance.
• Learns core product lines, vendors, and labor standards.
• Educates sales team on product options and assists customers in product selection to ensure successful projects.
• Performs quote reviews, scope creation, material lists, and product selections to generate accurate estimates.
• Estimates advanced and complex projects of limited size, drafting clear proposals for manager review.
• Maintains positive relationships with contractors, architects, and internal staff.
• Builds vendor relationships and meets estimating volume targets as warranted.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Tools

Bluebeam

Smartsheet

IFS

SAM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Why DH Pace? The DH Pace Company is a family-owned and privately held business with annual sales over $1 billion through 60+ offices located across the continental United States. The Company is an industry leader in the distribution, installation, maintenance, and repair of a complete range of commercial, industrial, and residential door, docking and security products. In 2026, DH Pace is celebrating its 100th anniversary in business.

Why DH Pace? The DH Pace Company is a family-owned and privately held business with annual sales over $1 billion through 60+ offices located across the continental United States. The Company is an industry leader in the distribution, installation, maintenance, and repair of a complete range of commercial, industrial, and residential door, docking and security products. In 2026, DH Pace is celebrating its 100th anniversary in business.

DH Pace Company, Inc is seeking to hire an Estimator to join our team in our Olathe, KS office! With minimal supervision, the estimator is responsible for preparing accurate, timely, and competitive bids for commercial industrial door and loading dock systems. They will work to support our sales staff, resulting in profitable sales and positive customer relationships. Knowledge and/or experience in the construction or building materials industry is strongly preferred.

Job Responsibilities

• Rapidly develops or possess advanced level skills at using DH Pace estimating processes and procedures and utilizing DH Pace estimating software as well as other business software programs. (Excel, Bluebeam, Smartsheet, IFS, SAM, etc.)
• Rapidly develops or possesses advanced level knowledge of door and dock related products, understanding functionality, special features, usage options as well as pricing variance based on specific job needs
• Rapidly develops understanding of core product lines, vendors, and labor standards
• Educates sales team on product options and assist customers in product selection to ensure sale and best project outcome
• Perform effective quote request review, scope creation, material list, and product selections to generate accurate project cost estimates and bids
• Estimates advanced and complex projects of limited project size, writing all proposals clearly and concisely for review and approval by manager prior to customer's review
• Promote and maintain a positive attitude toward outside contractors, architects and individuals within the company regardless of the circumstances
• Understand vendor relationships and build strong relationships with contacts
• Meet or exceed annual estimating volume expectations as warranted based on experience level or length of time in the position
• Ability to manage time effectively while sustaining individual and team workloads
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Job Qualifications

• Experience with blueprints/plans and Specs highly desired
• Must have strong attention to detail and good organizational skills
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills, and excellent customer service skills
• Ability to manage time effectively while sustaining individual and team workloads
• Ability to work overtime as required
• Possess strong language, written, and mathematical skills
• Must be computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office

What We Offer

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage — available your first full month
• Generous paid time off plus paid holidays and floating holidays
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• 401(k) with employer match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Voluntary benefits including supplemental life and critical illness coverage
• Employee discounts for you and your immediate family
• Competitive compensation with annual performance reviews

Successful completion of employment verifications, background check, drug screen, and driving record (if applicable) required in advance of hire.

DH Pace Company, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of DH Pace Company, Inc. without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of DH Pace Company, Inc. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

DH Pace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, sate, or local law.