Estimator-Construction & Building Materials Industry!

Dhpace; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with employer match

Employee discounts

Job summary

Dhpace is seeking an Estimator for our Olathe, KS office. The role involves preparing precise bids for Commercial Industrial Door and Loading Dock Systems, while supporting the sales team to foster profitable sales and solid customer relationships.

The successful candidate will have a background in the construction sector, with responsibilities including developing estimates, educating the sales team, and ensuring project outcomes. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, paid time off, and 401(k) with employer match.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in commercial door/dock work or new construction commercial estimating.
• Experience with blueprints/plans and specifications is highly desired.
• Must possess strong verbal, written, and mathematical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops advanced estimating skills using DH Pace processes and software.
• Generates accurate project cost estimates and bids for review.
• Educates sales team on product options and assists in customer selection.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Customer service

Tools

Estimating software

Excel

Bluebeam

Smartsheet

Job description

DH Pace Company, Inc., is seeking to hire an Estimator to join our team in our Olathe, KS office! With minimal supervision, the Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate, timely, and competitive bids for Commercial Industrial Door and Loading Dock Systems. They will work to support our sales staff, resulting in profitable sales and positive customer relationships. Knowledge and/or experience in the construction or building materials industry is strongly preferred.

Job Responsibilities

• Rapidly develops or possesses 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, Smartsheet, BAAN, SAM, etc.)
• Rapidly develops or possesses advanced level knowledge of door and dock related products, understanding functionality, special features, usage options as well as pricing variance based on specific job needs
• Rapidly develops understanding of Core Product Lines, Vendors, Labor Standards
• Educates sales team on product options and assists customers in product selection to ensure sale and best project outcome.
• 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
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of commercial door/dock work experience or minimum two (2) years of new construction commercial estimating experience or minimum two (2) years of building material industry is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Blueprints/Plans and Specs highly desired
• Must have strong attention to detail and good organizational skills
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills, and excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work Overtime as required
• Possess strong language, written and mathematical skills

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 references, employment verifications, background check, drug screen, and driving record (if applicable) required in advance of hire.

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)