Estimator-Door & Loading Dock Systems

Dhpace; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life insurance

Long/Short term disability

Job summary

DH Pace Company, Inc. in Olathe, KS is seeking an Estimator to prepare accurate bids for commercial door and loading dock projects with minimal supervision. You will support the sales team and coordinate with operations using estimating software.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in commercial estimating, strong attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication. DH Pace offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Two years or more in commercial door/dock work or construction estimating.
• Experience with Blueprints/Plans and Specs is highly desired.
• Detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply DH Pace estimating processes and software.
• Understand door and dock product options and pricing.
• Learn Core Product Lines, Vendors, and Labor Standards.
• Educate sales team on product options to support sales.
• Generate accurate project cost estimates and bids.
• Prepare complex proposals for manager review.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Customer service

Overtime availability

Strong math skills

Tools

Bluebeam

Smartsheet

BAAN

SAM

Excel

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 is celebrating its 100th anniversary in business.

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

DH Pace Company, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of DH Pace Company, Inc. without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of DH Pace Company, Inc. Please, no phone calls or emails.

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)

DH Pace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.