Lead Construction Estimator – Doors & Hardware

CBx Solutions LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, prescription &

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

CBX Solutions, a leading provider of architectural doors, frames, hardware, and complete security integration services, seeks an Estimator to drive cost takeoffs for multiple projects in a construction setting.

The role requires 3–5 years in construction materials, strong math skills, and proficiency with plan reading and the Comsense system. You will work with contractors during bids and ensure accurate pricing and schedules.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related experience in similar construction or building material industry.
• Accurate mathematical skills.
• Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Works directly with Contractor including the hard bid processes.
• Reviews scope of work with General Contractor pre/post bid and hardware/HMF manufacturer combo packages determine most competitive position.
• Performs labor cost interpretation based on scope of work.
• Receives constructing plans, drawings and specifications and reviews for familiarization; checks for completeness; notes bid deadlines and any special requirements.
• Organizes approach to project by deciding how to separate portions of major projects and to identify typical opening or hardware sets, etc.; notes project construction schedules, if applicable.
• Interprets construction specifications; where necessary, discusses interpretations with team salesperson, customers or the architect.
• Reads building plans and identifies applicable portions with Cook & Boardman involvement.
• Summarizes door opening and other applicable portions of plans by type.
• Compares actual and estimated materials on completion of each project.
• Enters applicable information into Comsense system and prices job based on computer cost files.
• Responsible for complete door and hardware takeoffs and costing all parts and scope of work.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint/plan reading

Excellent oral communication

Detail oriented

Accurate mathematical skills

Tools

Comsense system

Microsoft Office

Job description

CBX Solutions, a leading provider of architectural doors, frames, hardware, and complete security integration services, seeks an Estimator to drive cost takeoffs for multiple projects in a construction setting.

The role requires 3–5 years in construction materials, strong math skills, and proficiency with plan reading and the Comsense system. You will work with contractors during bids and ensure accurate pricing and schedules.