Estimator

D.H. Pace Company, Inc.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage (Dental & Vision)

PTO & holidays

Life insurance

401(k) with match

HSA/FSA options

Voluntary benefits

Employee discounts

Competitive pay

Job summary

DH Pace Company, Inc. in Tempe, AZ is seeking an Estimator to prepare accurate bids for commercial entry door systems. You will support the sales team, develop project cost estimates, and rely on Excel, Bluebeam, and internal software to deliver timely proposals.

The role requires knowledge of door products, pricing variances, and strong communication skills to ensure profitable sales and positive customer relationships.

Qualifications

• Two years of commercial door work experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and good organizational and mathematical skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literate; working knowledge of Microsoft Office desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develops estimates and bids using DH Pace processes and estimating software and other business programs (Excel, Bluebeam, internal software).
• Develops knowledge of door products, functionality and pricing variations for specific jobs.
• Educates sales team on product options and assists customers in product selection to ensure successful outcomes.
• Performs effective quote review, scope creation, material lists, and product selections to generate accurate project cost estimates and bids.
• Estimates advanced and complex projects of limited size with clear proposals for manager review.
• Builds strong relationships with vendor contacts and supports related duties as assigned.

Skills

Estimating

Microsoft Office

Communication

Tools

Excel

Bluebeam

Job description

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 100 th anniversary in business.

DH Pace Company, Inc., is currently looking for an Estimator to join our team in Tempe, AZ. With minimal supervision, the Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate, timely, and competitive bids for Commercial Entry Door Systems. Working to support our sales staff and resulting in profitable sales and positive customer relationships. Knowledge and experience in the industry is a prerequisite to perform this role.

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, Internal Software, etc)
• Rapidly develops or possesses advanced level knowledge of door and door related products, understanding functionality, special features, usage options as well as pricing variance based on specific job needs.
• 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.
• Understand vendor relationships and build strong relationships with contacts.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum oftwo (2) years of commercial door work preferred
• Must have strong attention to detail, and good organizational and mathematical skills.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be computer literate. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office desirable.

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.

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in DH Pace’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.