Estimator - Division 8 & 10 (Doors & Hardware)

United Contractor Services; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

United Contractor Services in Kennesaw, GA is seeking an experienced estimator to own Division 8 and 10 scopes from first look through bid award. You will price doors, hardware, partitions, and related items, ensuring accuracy against drawings, specs, and UL/life-safety requirements.

In this role you will perform quantity takeoffs, compare vendor pricing, and present value-engineering options with clear documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years estimating commercial Division 8 and/or Division 10 scopes, with Division 8 experience prioritized.
• Comfortable reading architectural drawings, door schedules, and specification sections
• Experience with estimating and takeoff software used in these divisions; training will be provided on our systems

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate quantity takeoffs that hold up under scrutiny
• Solicit and compare vendor and manufacturer pricing to land on the right cost, lead time, and performance
• Identify value-engineering options and present them with real numbers behind them
• Assemble proposals with clear scope language, stated inclusions and exclusions, and documented assumptions
• Turn over awarded scopes to Project Managers cleanly, with pricing basis and hardware decisions documented
• Build working relationships with suppliers, manufacturer reps, and GC preconstruction contacts
• Stay current on product changes, manufacturer updates, and code revisions affecting these divisions

Skills

Reading architectural drawings

Clear communicator

Bid scheduling

Cost estimation

Education

DHI coursework or credentials (AHC, DHC, CDT) preferred

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

United Contractor Services in Kennesaw, GA is seeking an experienced estimator to own Division 8 and 10 scopes from first look through bid award. You will price doors, hardware, partitions, and related items, ensuring accuracy against drawings, specs, and UL/life-safety requirements.

In this role you will perform quantity takeoffs, compare vendor pricing, and present value-engineering options with clear documentation.