Estimator
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 seeking to hire an Estimator to join our team in our Olathe, KS office! With minimal supervision, the Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate, timely, and competitive bids for Commercial Industrial Door and Loading Dock Systems. They will work to support our sales staff, resulting in profitable sales and positive customer relationships. Knowledge and/or experience in the construction or building materials industry is strongly preferred.
Job Responsibilities:
- Rapidly develops or possesses 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, Smartsheet, BAAN, SAM, etc.)
- Rapidly develops or possesses advanced level knowledge of door and dock 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.
- 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
- Additional responsibilities as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum two (2) years of commercial door/dock work experience *OR* minimum two (2) years of new construction commercial estimating experience *OR* minimum two (2) years of building material industry is strongly preferred.
- Experience with Blueprints/Plans and Specs highly desired
- Must have strong attention to detail and good organizational skills
- Must have good verbal and written communication skills, and excellent customer service skills
- Ability to work Overtime as required
- Possess strong language, written and mathematical skills
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 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)
DH Pace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, sate, or local law.
Skills
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- What are your compensation expectations for this role?
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- How did you hear about this opportunity?
- If you were referred, please identify how you know your referral source. If you were not referred, select not applicable.
- Are you 18 years of age or older? You must be at least 18 years of age or older to work for this employer.
- Are you legally eligible for employment in the US?
- Do you now, or will you in the future, require immigration sponsorship for work authorization (e.g., H-1B)?
- Do you have at least a High School Diploma or equivalent (i.e. GED)?
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