Estimator-Construction & Building Materials Industry

Job Description

Job Description

Why DH Pace?

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 100th anniversary in business.

DH Pace Company, Inc., is currently looking for an Estimator to join our team in Tempe, AZ. With minimal supervision, the Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate, timely, and competitive bids for Commercial Entry Door Systems. Working to support our sales staff and resulting in profitable sales and positive customer relationships. Knowledge and experience in the industry is a prerequisite to perform this role.

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, Bluebeam, Internal Software, 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, vendors, and individuals within the Company regardless of the circumstances.
• Understand vendor relationships and build strong relationships with contacts.
• Meet or exceed estimating volume expectations as warranted based on experience level or length of time in the position.
• Ability to manage time effectively while sustaining individual and team workloads.
• Ability to work Overtime as required.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of two (2) years of commercial door work preferred
• 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 be computer literate. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office desirable.

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 references, 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)