What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator [UDHG] position at Unified Door and Hardware Group, a Foundation...?
Unified Door & Hardware Group (UDHG), a Foundation Building Materials company, is a premier distributor and solutions provider for the commercial door and hardware industry across North America. With a focus on quality, service, and expertise, UDHG partners with contractors, builders, and architects to deliver comprehensive door, frame, and hardware solutions for a wide range of projects. Headquartered in New Jersey, UDHG operates with a strong presence across the United States, supported by a team of dedicated professionals. Our Core Values of Safety, Customer Commitment, Teamwork, Integrity, and Excellence serve as the foundation of our success, driving superior service and trusted partnerships throughout the industry.
UDHG Benefits
As an Estimator, you will be managing and organizing your assigned projects. This role will be reviewing emailed bid invitations from general contractors, downloading bid documents and communicating the bid opportunities for the Estimating Manager’s review/bid decision. This role will coordinate with general contractors to let them know if we have decided to accept or decline their invitation to bid. This role will maintain and update the company’s bidding spreadsheet.
In addition, this role will require the assigned estimator to perform tasks like organizing information in Microsoft Excel, importing door schedules into our bidding software, creating quote requests, helping with product takeoffs, and reviewing architectural plans and specifications for door, frame and hardware related tasks as assigned by the Estimating Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
Unified Door & Hardware Group, a Foundation Building Materials company, is an Equal opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusion and are dedicated to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected and empowered. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
UDHG Benefits
- A friendly and supportive work environment
- Competitive pay and incentives
- For full-time employees, benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, and 401(k) plans.
- Career growth opportunities
- Base: $31-$40 per hour.
- Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, location, education, training, and/or experience.
- Job type: Full time
As an Estimator, you will be managing and organizing your assigned projects. This role will be reviewing emailed bid invitations from general contractors, downloading bid documents and communicating the bid opportunities for the Estimating Manager’s review/bid decision. This role will coordinate with general contractors to let them know if we have decided to accept or decline their invitation to bid. This role will maintain and update the company’s bidding spreadsheet.
In addition, this role will require the assigned estimator to perform tasks like organizing information in Microsoft Excel, importing door schedules into our bidding software, creating quote requests, helping with product takeoffs, and reviewing architectural plans and specifications for door, frame and hardware related tasks as assigned by the Estimating Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintains clean and organized email inbox.
- Respond to emails in a timely fashion.
- Ability to read & navigate construction plans and specifications.
- Good communication skills, both phone and interpersonal.
- Attention to detail when reviewing documents.
- Work with the Estimating Manager to keep him/her informed of new tasks as requested by our customers.
- Strong computer skills pertaining to Microsoft excel and other relevant software.
- Maintains existing relationships with vendors and customers.
- Maintains existing relationships with vendors and customers.
- HS Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
- Experience with design-build, engineer/procure/construct, construction management and hard bid projects
- Experience with computer-based estimating systems and competent in the use of recognized electronic spreadsheets, and word processing
- Experience in the construction industry is a plus
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High degree of ownership for projects, a sense of urgency and strong follow-through
Unified Door & Hardware Group, a Foundation Building Materials company, is an Equal opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusion and are dedicated to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected and empowered. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Salary : $31 - $40
