Estimator

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 Estimator to join our team at our Houston 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