Project Estimator

DH Pace Company; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

HSA/FSA

Employee discounts

Job summary

DH Pace Company, Inc. in Springfield, MO, is seeking an Estimator to join our team with minimal supervision. The Estimator will prepare accurate, timely, and competitive bids to support our sales staff and foster profitable customer relationships.

Knowledge of construction or building materials is strongly preferred, and experience with blueprints, specs, and MS Office will help you succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience reading blueprints and specs is highly valued.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid mathematical and analytical abilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings and specifications to determine quantities and products.
• Collaborate with managers on sales strategies.
• Determine project costs based on products and quantities.
• Maintain strong communication with vendors, customers, and management.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously to completion.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprints

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

MS Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 100 th anniversary in business.

DH Pace Company, Inc. is seeking to hire an Estimator to join our team in Springfield, MO office! With minimal supervision, the Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate, timely, and competitive bids. 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

• Review drawings and specifications to determine amounts and most appropriate product based on specific job requirements to complete the project
• Collaborate with managers about sale strategies
• Determine cost of projects based on products and quantity
• Strong communication with vendors, customers and upper management
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously to completion
• Other duties may be assigned

Job Requirements

• 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
• Possess strong mathematical skills
• Must be computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office

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.