Estimator

Allegheny Commercial Doors; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected construction subcontractor is looking for an experienced commercial opening estimator. This key position requires providing accurate cost estimates for projects, which are crucial for evaluating profitability and maintaining work backlog. Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential. The role includes responsibilities like material takeoffs and generating customer quotes. This position offers a remote opportunity for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience in commercial door estimating highly recommended.
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Office environments.
• Ability to read architectural drawings and specifications.
• Must be detail oriented and proficient in English.
• Comsense knowledge not required but preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate estimates for commercial projects.
• Conduct material takeoffs and acquire factory quotes.
• Generate customer quotes and track marketing results.
• Enter data into Comsense software suite.
• Accurately price material costs and generate customer quotes.
• Provide written estimates to potential customers.
• Follow up on estimates and track results for marketing analysis.
• Provide hand-off files to project managers on successful bids.

Skills

Commercial door estimating

Microsoft Office proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Detail-oriented

Microsoft Office

Detail oriented

Reading drawings

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Comsense software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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.

Information

• Work-in offices located in Pittsburgh, PA & Nashville, TN
• Remote opportunity available for the right candidate.
• Nationwide Projects

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.