Estimator

Company Overview  For over 35 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, Dallas, 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  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

Equal opportunity

Equal access to programs, services and employment opportunities is available to all persons without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state, and/or local law.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or applicable state and local laws, applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the application and/or interview process should notify the Human Resources Department. Examples of reasonable accommodations include making a change to the application process; providing written materials in an alternate format such as braille, large print, or audio recording; using a sign language interpreter; using specialized equipment; or modifying testing conditions.