What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Estimator position at HIMMELS ARCHITECHTURAL DOOR & HARDWARE?
Company Overview For over 40 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 Senior 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
Salary : $65,000
