Division 8 Estimator - Marietta

Job Description

Job Description

Solid Rock Recruiting- The #1 Commercial Doors, Frames, and Hardware Recruiting Firm in The USA

" Opening Doors to Awesome Opportunities "

Division 8 Estimator — Hospitality/Hotel Construction

Location: Marietta, GA
Reports To: VP of Operations, Door and Hardware
Job Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Division 8 Estimator to prepare accurate, competitive bids for door, frame, and hardware (DFH) scope on hospitality and hotel construction projects . This role is responsible for takeoffs, pricing, and proposal development across new-build hotel projects and brand-driven PIP renovations, working closely with Project Managers to ensure a smooth handoff from bid to execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare complete Division 8 estimates (doors, frames, hardware, access control coordination) for hospitality new-construction and renovation/PIP projects
• Perform quantity takeoffs from architectural drawings, hardware schedules, and specifications
• Solicit and evaluate pricing from manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers to build competitive bids
• Prepare and submit proposals, qualifications, and bid clarifications to general contractors and ownership groups
• Track bid opportunities, follow up on outstanding proposals, and maintain an active pipeline of hospitality projects
• Analyze hardware sets against brand PIP standards (Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, etc.) to identify scope gaps or upgrade requirements
• Manage estimate data, job costing, and bid tracking using Acumatica
• Log bid documents, drawings, and RFIs using Procore
• Support smooth project handoff to Project Management team upon award, including budget and scope walkthroughs
• Monitor material lead times and pricing trends affecting door/hardware bids

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of Estimating experience in Division 8 (doors, frames, hardware) commercial construction
• Hands-on experience with Acumatica ERP software
• Strong ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, specifications, and hardware sets
• Working knowledge of fire-rated openings, ADA compliance, and life safety code requirements
• Understanding of hospitality brand PIP requirements and hotel construction sequencing

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Procore for bid documentation and project tracking
• Prior estimating experience specific to hotel/hospitality brand standards (Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, etc.)
• Familiarity with Comsense, EPWS, or similar hardware scheduling/estimating software
• Established relationships with door/hardware manufacturers and distributors