Estimator, Business

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, 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 an 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.

• 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.

• Experience reading plans & specifications
• Experience using industry specific estimating software (Comsense or Pro-tech)
• Familiar with Construction Industry

• 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

• 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

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

• Bonus pay

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

• Construction Estimating: 3 years (Required)

• One location