Estimator

Southern Dock Products of Charlotte - A Division of DuraServ Corp; West Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

Job summary

Southern Dock Products of Charlotte - A Division of DuraServ Corp in West Sacramento, CA is seeking an Estimator to prepare accurate and competitive proposals for doors, frames, and hardware by reviewing drawings and performing material take-offs.

You will collaborate with clients and internal teams to ensure smooth handoff from pre-construction to execution, with a strong emphasis on customer service, communication, and meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 4–7 years of experience in the commercial door, frame, and hardware industry.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail and organization.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and help build lasting customer relationships through excellent service and responsiveness.
• Manage and track upcoming construction projects and bid opportunities.
• Perform material take-offs, identify relevant drawings and review architectural specifications.
• Prepare clear, accurate and competitive proposals for customers.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their needs and win projects through consultative selling.
• Coordinate with internal project teams to ensure seamless project handoff and clear communication for successful execution and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Architectural drawings

Material take-offs

Customer relationships

Sales-focused

Communication

Project management

Education

High School diploma

Associate/Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Comsense

Job description

The Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive proposals for doors, frames, and hardware based on project specifications and customer requirements. This role involves reviewing architectural drawings, performing material take-offs, and maintaining awareness of upcoming construction opportunities. The Estimator collaborates closely with both clients and internal teams to ensure a smooth transition from pre-construction to project execution. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for building customer relationships and supporting overall project success.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintain and help build lasting customer relationships through excellent service and responsiveness.
• Manage and track upcoming construction projects and bid opportunities
• Perform material take-offs, identify relevant drawings and review architectural specifications.
• Prepare clear, accurate and competitive proposals for customers.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their needs and win projects through consultative selling.
• Coordinate with internal project teams to ensure seamless project handoff and clear communication for successful execution and customer satisfaction.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the required activities, duties, or responsibilities of the team member. Duties, obligations, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of product specifications, applications, and relevant building codes to ensure accurate estimation and compliance with project requirements.
• Skill in reading and interpreting architectural drawings and construction documents to develop precise material take-offs and proposals.
• Knowledge of Comsense or similar industry-specific software used for estimating and project management tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, to interact with clients, team members, and stakeholders.
• Skill in organization, time management, and problem-solving to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines efficiently.
• Ability to apply a sales-oriented approach focused on building long-term partnerships and securing new business opportunities.

Education And Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent is required. Associate or bachelor’s degree, preferred.
• 4 to 7 years of experience in the commercial door, frame, and hardware industry.
• Proven experience in a fast-paced environment, with attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Compensation

This compensation information is a good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage range that DuraServ reasonably expects to pay upon hire, and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Similar positions located outside of a covered jurisdiction may not necessarily receive the same compensation. The anticipated compensation range for this role is $25.00 to $30.00 and reflects the range DuraServ expects to pay at the time of hire, based on factors including geographic market, skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

Salary/Hourly: Hourly

In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for the following:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays

Equal Opportunity Employment

DuraServ and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers. It is our policy not to discriminate against any Employee or Applicant. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. This policy of nondiscrimination in employment includes but is not limited to: recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, employment advertising or solicitations, compensation, layoff or termination of employment.

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Accommodation

DuraServ and its subsidiaries are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to people with disabilities throughout the job application and interview process, to the point of undue hardship. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please email [e-mail] .