Estimator – Commercial Doors & Hardware

Foundation Building Materials, LLC; Roslyn Heights (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Job summary

Unified Door & Hardware Group (UDHG), a Foundation Building Materials company, is seeking an Estimator to support project success through accurate cost estimates for commercial doors, frames, and hardware. You will analyze blueprints and proposals, develop take-offs, and prepare bid packages in a collaborative team environment.

The role requires a college degree or equivalent construction experience, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and proficiency with estimating software.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent combination of construction industry experience.
• Two years in the construction industry, with emphasis in Doors, Frames, Hardware, and Specialties.
• Great communication and problem-solving skills.
• Highly productive.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with estimating software (e.g. Bluebeam, EPWS).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience in the construction industry is a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High degree of ownership for projects, a sense of urgency and strong follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Analyze blueprints, specifications, and proposals to prepare accurate scopes of work and detailed cost estimates.
• Identify labor, material, and time requirements to support competitive and complete bid packages.
• Develop cost-effective and labor-efficient schedules for project execution.
• Maintain and update cost databases for accuracy and future reference.
• Present estimates by compiling and summarizing numerical and descriptive data for internal and client review.
• Maintain resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing finished quotes prior to turning the quote over to the Sales Representative.
• Prioritize assigned projects and prepare estimates for bid through effectively performing take-off tasks on projects where required.
• Pursue contract buy down after award of project from both the material suppliers and subcontractors.
• Support our values in the stand areas of Safety, Customer Focus, Teamwork, Integrity and being a Company of Choice for both employees and customers.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

College degree or equivalent construction experience

Tools

Bluebeam

EPWS

Job description

Unified Door & Hardware Group (UDHG), a Foundation Building Materials company, is seeking an Estimator to support project success through accurate cost estimates for commercial doors, frames, and hardware. You will analyze blueprints and proposals, develop take-offs, and prepare bid packages in a collaborative team environment.

The role requires a college degree or equivalent construction experience, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and proficiency with estimating software.