Estimator-Construction & Building Materials Industry

DH Pace Company, Inc.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous paid time off

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options

Employee discounts

Job summary

DH Pace Company, Inc. is seeking an Estimator in Tempe, AZ to prepare competitive bids for Commercial Entry Door Systems. This role requires a minimum of two years of experience in commercial door work, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. The Estimator will work independently, develop strong customer relationships, and assist the sales staff. Benefits include medical coverage, generous paid time off, and a 401(k) plan. Competitive compensation with performance reviews is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of commercial-door work experience.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer-service skills.
• Strong language, written and mathematical skills.
• Computer-literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Quickly develop estimating processes and software.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of door products.
• Educate sales team on product options.
• Perform accurate project cost estimates and bids.
• Manage time effectively while fulfilling workloads.
• Work overtime when required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service skills

Mathematical skills

Computer literacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

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 will be celebrating its 100th anniversary in business.

Estimator – Tempe, AZ. Working with minimal supervision, the Estimator prepares accurate, timely, and competitive bids for Commercial Entry Door Systems, supports our sales staff, and drives profitable sales while building strong customer relationships. Industry knowledge and experience are required.

Responsibilities

• Rapidly develop and use DH Pace estimating processes, procedures and software, as well as other business software such as Excel and Bluebeam.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of door and door‑related products, including functionality, special features, usage options and pricing variations.
• Understand core product lines, vendors and labor standards.
• Educate the sales team on product options and assist customers in product selection to ensure a sale and the best project outcome.
• Perform effective quote‑request review, scope creation, material list, and product selections to generate accurate project cost estimates and bids.
• Estimate advanced and complex projects, writing proposals clearly and concisely for manager review before customer presentation.
• Promote a positive attitude toward outside contractors, vendors and colleagues.
• Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships.
• Meet or exceed estimating volume expectations based on experience level or tenure.
• Manage time effectively while sustaining individual and team workloads.
• Work overtime as required.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of commercial‑door work experience.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer‑service skills.
• Strong language, written and mathematical skills.
• Computer‑literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage from month one.
• Generous paid time off, holidays and floating holidays.
• Company‑paid life insurance, short‑term 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.

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)