Estimator at DH Pace Company, Inc. in Charlotte, North Carolina

Job Description:

DH Pace Company, Inc., is looking for an Estimator to join our team in Charlotte, NC.  With minimal supervision, the Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate, timely, and competitive bids for Commercial Industrial Doors and Commercial Entry Door Systems, resulting in profitable sales and positive customer relationships. Knowledge or experience in any of the many fields we service is a plus, such as Commercial Distribution, Manufacturing, Parking and Security, Government and Municipality, Healthcare, Education, Retail Storefronts, along with others.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Rapidly develops or possess 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, BAAN, SAM, Bluebeam, etc)


• Rapidly develops or possesses advanced level knowledge of door and door 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.


• Perform effective Quote Request Review, Scope Creation, Material List, and Product Selections to 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


• Promote and maintain a positive attitude toward outside contractors, architects and individuals within the Company regardless of the circumstances


• Meet or exceed annual estimating volume expectations as warranted based on experience level or length of time in the position


• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a minimum of three (3) years of work experience in a business setting


• Must have a minimum of three (3) years of commercial door work experience


• Must have strong attention to detail and good organizational skills


• Must have good verbal and written communication skills


• Must have excellent customer service skills


• Ability to manage time effectively while sustaining individual and team workloads


• Ability to work Overtime as required


• Possess strong language, written and mathematical skills


• Must be computer literate.  Working knowledge of Microsoft Office desirable

Why DH Pace?

DH Pace Company is a distribution, construction and service organization offering a complete range of door and door related products and commercial security products. The company is privately owned and has been in operation over 95 years!  We have 50+ US offices in 24 states with 2022 company-wide sales $900+ million. 

We set the tone for success, reward hard work and put employees first:

• Exposure to tenured DH Pace leaders who will invest time in associate growth and development


• Access to online training material to enhance professional skills and product knowledge


• A hands-on approach to "learning by doing" as you come into our organization and are exposed to various products, services, and customers


• Opportunity for Advancement, both within department and within company.


• Comprehensive total benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage


• Employer-Match 401k retirement plan


• Paid Time Off plan

Successful completion of references, employment verifications, background check, and drug screen 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)

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