Estimator - Entry Door Systems Construction (Maintenance)

DH Pace Company, Inc. aspires to hire an Inside Sales Estimator for our Entry Door Systems Construction team in Olathe, Kansas. The inside sales estimating position is responsible for preparing accurate, timely, and competitive bids resulting in profitable sales and positive customer relationships to support our Entry Door Construction sales efforts across the country. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Uses estimating processes, procedures, and estimating software as well as other business software programs to develop sales estimates to support our entry door systems construction sales efforts.
• Works with nation-wide general contractors to develop advanced level knowledge of commercial door systems and related products, understanding functionality of products, special features, design options as well as pricing variance based on specific job needs.
• Consults with internal & external customers on product options and assists customers in product selection to ensure sale and best project outcome.
• Prepares estimates based on the processes established for the business unit, which includes reviewing construction document plans & specification manuals, invitations to bid, scope of work requirements, construction schedules and other miscellaneous project requirements to begin preparations for estimating costs for necessary materials, installation labor, freight and other miscellaneous equipment required to complete the scope of the project work.
• Estimate materials that meet specifications, existing conditions & other customer specific needs, construction schedules and logistics constraints, and completes the estimating accurately and timely in order to meet bid deadlines.
• Prepares estimates on projects of various sizes across the country, compiling all necessary costs associated to the scope of work being offered. Prepares proposal drafts concisely for review and approval by sales management, prior to submission to customer.  Expected to prepare multiple project estimates at the same time- ability to multi-task is very important.
• Complete all follow up activities for prepared bids and concludes all bids meeting internal & external customers approval.
• 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.
• Ability to work Overtime as required.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

 Job Requirements: 

• Must have strong attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have excellent customer service skills.
• Possess strong language, written and mathematical skills
• Must have strong multi-tasking and reasoning skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office is desirable.
• A background in construction is preferable, but not a requirement.
• No experience required - On the job training is available for those with strong attributes!

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 company-wide sales in 2021 of $740M. We are looking for an individual who will help us complete the mission of our organization- which is to enhance the communities we serve by improving the safety, convenience, and aesthetics of the buildings where we live, work, and play.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Competitive base pay
• Medical, dental, and vision options and corporate wellness program
• Company paid life insurance
• 401k retirement plan + match
• Paid time off plan + Flexibility
• Paid Holidays

This role would be a good transition if you have experience in accounting, finance, customer service, business, marketing, administration, billing/payroll, or construction.

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) Sales