Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Company Overview For over 35 years, Himmel’s Architectural Door and Hardware has provided quality products and services in the commercial door and architectural specialties industry. Himmel’s is a growing organization with locations in New Orleans, Prairieville, Houston, and Nashville. We pride ourselves as the door opening experts, not simply a construction material supplier. Our family owned and operated company is currently seeking a Estimator to join our team at our Prairieville Location!

The Estimating Department is the lifeline of our growing business. This position is scheduled Monday -Thursday 7am – 4 : 30pm and Friday 7am – 3 : 30pm with occasional overtime required.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform take-offs, identify relevant drawings and details, and review specifications
• Identify door and hardware products that gives us a competitive advantage while still meeting the requirements of the project
• Efficiently communicate and work with customers, vendors, and architects to be sure we are providing the best solution to meet the needs of the project.
• Accurately input door, frame, and hardware info into estimating software (Comsense)
• Provide clear and precise proposal to customer
• Follow-up on all bids to ensure customer is happy with scope and price.

Preferred

Experience reading plans & specifications

Experience using industry specific estimating software (Comsense or Pro-tech)

Familiar with Construction Industry

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age

Excellent oral & written communication skills

Proficient computer skills including Excel, Word, Outlook & Bluebeam

Excellent mathematical aptitude & problem-solving skills

Ability to effectively perform in an advanced, fast-paced environment both individually as well as part of a team

Needs to be self-motivated, have a strong work ethic, positive and helpful demeanor and possess excellent customer service skills.

Must pass drug and alcohol screen and successfully complete random screens

Benefits

Competitive compensation and bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Company paid life insurance and Long-Term Disability

120 hours of paid time off per year and paid holidays

Supplemental / Voluntary Insurance – Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability

Advancement Opportunity to grow your career

Job Type : Full-time

Salary : From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits :

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Schedule :

8 hour shift

Day shift

Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types :

Bonus pay

Education :

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience :

Construction Estimating : 3 years (Required)

Work Location : One location