Estimator/contractor

Build Your Career Where You Matter Join CBX Solutions, the nation’s leading provider of architectural doors, frames, hardware, specialty products, and complete security integration services.

At CBX Solutions, trust and communication are the foundation of how we work. Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match.

Career Growth: You’ll benefit from continuous learning, mentorship, and leadership training including access to CBX University, our in-house development program.

The Estimator interprets total opening requirements as set forth within contract documents (i.e., plan, specifications, addenda, and other related information) concerning an individual construction project. Uses computer technology and mathematical skills in the formation of the estimate.

Works directly with Contractor including the hard bid processes

Reviews scope of work with General Contractor pre/post bid and hardware/HMF manufacturer combo packages determine most competitive position

Organizes approach to project by deciding how to separate portions of major projects and to identify typical opening or hardware sets, etc.; notes project construction schedules, if applicable

where necessary, discusses interpretations with team salesperson, customers or the architect

Reads building plans and identifies applicable portions with Cook & Boardman involvement

Compares actual and estimated materials on completion of each project

Enters applicable information into Comsense system and prices job based on computer cost files

Responsible for complete door and hardware takeoffs and costing all parts and scope of work

3-5 years of related experience in similar construction or building material industry

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Knowledge of door, frame and hardware applications as they relate to UL, fire code, building code, ADA, life safety and other restrictions that relate to the general commercial construction industry

Detail oriented, deadline conscience, goal driven, and able to handle all types of scopes of projects

Work Environment This job operates primarily in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. May occasionally require business travel.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and give priority referral to protected veterans. We are committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.