Estimator

AMW Commercial Doors; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial door company is seeking an experienced Estimator to provide accurate estimates for projects. Responsibilities include reading contract documents, material takeoffs, and generating customer quotes. Requires strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of experience in commercial estimating or project management. This role is essential for maintaining project profitability.

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience in commercial door, frame, and hardware estimating highly recommended.
• Ability to read contract documents, including architectural drawings and specifications.
• Current human resources and/or compensation credentials or certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read and decipher contract documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Conduct diligent follow-ups on all estimates and track results for marketing analysis.
• Provide detailed hand-off files to project managers on successful bids.

Skills

Commercial door estimating

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience as an estimator

Tools

Comsense software

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Overview

Allegheny Commercial Doors is a highly respected furnish & install DFH subcontractor seeking an experienced commercial opening estimator.

Job Summary

The Estimator is a key position in the Company responsible for providing accurate estimates of the costs of performing prospective projects. Accurate estimates are critical to evaluating the potential profitability of projects and allowing the company to maintain the work backlog at the desired level.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reading and deciphering contract documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Material takeoffs for commercial doors, frames, hardware, and accessories.
• Acquire factory quotes for all required material.
• Data entry into Comsense software suite.
• Accurately price material costs and generate customer quotes.
• Provide written estimates to potential customers.
• Conduct diligent follow ups on all estimates, and track results closely for marketing analysis.
• Provide detailed hand-off files to our project managers on successful bids.

Required Skills/Abilities

• 3 years' experience in commercial door, frame, and hardware estimating highly recommended or:
• 3 years' commercial construction project estimating.
• Comsense software knowledge not required but highly preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Office software environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to read contract documents, including architectural drawings and specifications.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Proficient in the English language.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of experience as an estimator or construction manager required.
• Computer skills, including work with various estimating programs, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Current human resources and/or compensation credentials or certification preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.