Experienced Estimator-Door & Loading Dock Systems

Why DH Pace?

The DH Pace Company is a family‑owned, privately held business with annual sales over $1 billion through 60+ offices located across the continental United States. It is an industry leader in the distribution, installation, maintenance, and repair of a complete range of commercial, industrial, and residential door, docking and security products. In 2026, DH Pace will celebrate its 100th anniversary in business.

DH Pace Company, Inc. is seeking to hire an Estimator to join our team in our Olathe, KS office. With minimal supervision, the Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate, timely, and competitive bids for Commercial Industrial Door and Loading Dock Systems. They will support our sales staff, resulting in profitable sales and positive customer relationships. Knowledge and/or experience in the construction or building materials industry is strongly preferred.

• Rapidly develop or possess advanced level skills in using DH Pace estimating processes and procedures and utilizing DH Pace estimating software as well as other business software programs (Excel, Bluebeam, Smartsheet, BAAN, SAM, etc.).
• Rapidly develop or possess advanced level knowledge of door and dock related products, understanding functionality, special features, usage options, and pricing variance based on specific job needs.
• Rapidly develop understanding of Core Product Lines, Vendors, and Labor Standards.
• Educate sales team on product options and assist customers in product selection to ensure sale and best project outcome.
• Perform effective Quote Request Review, Scope Creation, Material List, and Product Selections to generate accurate Project Cost Estimates and Bids.
• Estimate advanced and complex projects of limited size, writing all proposals clearly and concisely for review and approval by Manager prior to customer review.
• Promote and maintain a positive attitude toward outside contractors, architects, and individuals within the Company regardless of the circumstances.
• Understand vendor relationships and build strong relationships with contacts.
• Meet or exceed annual estimating volume expectations as warranted based on experience level or length of time in the position.
• Ability to manage time effectively while sustaining individual and team workloads.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

• Minimum two (2) years of commercial door/dock work experience OR minimum two (2) years of new construction commercial estimating experience OR minimum two (2) years of building material industry experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with blueprints, plans, and specs highly desired.
• Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, and excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively while sustaining individual and team workloads.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Strong language, written, and mathematical skills.
• Computer literate. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office desirable.

• Medical, dental, and vision options:
  Available on the 1st day of the month following your start date.
• Paid time off plan: 13 days accrued annually during the 1st year; 16 days accrued during the 2nd year.
• Paid holidays:
  New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.
• Floating holidays:
  Up to 2 floating holidays per year.
• Competitive compensation:
  Including annual performance evaluations.
• 401(k) retirement plan:
  Including an employer match.
• Company‑paid:
  Life insurance, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability.
• and more!

Successful completion of references, employment verifications, background check, drug screen, and driving record (if applicable) required in advance of hire.

DH Pace Company, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of DH Pace Company, Inc. without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of DH Pace Company, Inc. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

41 CFR 60-1.35(c)