Sales Estimator - PBS

This position is based in our Wood Dale, IL office.

About the role

This position is responsible for the business development and estimating of Division 8 products (doors, frames, hardware), Division 10 products (toilet accessories, partitions, mirrors), and Division 28 products (Access Control, Cameras). The Estimator works hand in hand with various in-house departments, as well as customers and vendors, to initiate, takeoff, and quote numerous projects. The mission for this role is to build and maintain external relationships with customers and execute on revenue and gross profit goals.

Responsibilities

• Collaboration with vendors and purchasing agent to procure the most cost-effective pricing
• Reviewing architectural drawings and specifications
• Using experience and knowledge as they relate to building codes, life safety, and accessibility
• Providing a takeoff using a systematic, methodical, detail-oriented process
• Creating proposals and providing value engineering opportunities to customer base
• Direct communication with customers via phone, email, or jobsite visits
• Ability to meet bid date schedules & deadlines
• Following up, negotiating, and closing bid projects
• Provide rough openings, as required
• Form relationships with customers providing long term growth opportunities

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in the construction industry
• Extensive knowledge within the trade of doors, frames, and hardware is required
• Knowledge of access control and the integration with door hardware is highly preferred
• DHI Certifications (AHC, CDC, EHC, AOC) desired
• Experience in project estimating and familiarity with construction drawings & specifications
• Self-motivated, detail oriented, ability to multi-task with advanced problem-solving techniques
• Proficient communication skills with timely follow-up
• Uphold high value for customer service relationships
• Exemplify Integrity, Passion, Professionalism
• Required experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, PDF reader & editor

Skills

• Intuitive problem-solving using skills acquired through experience within the construction industry
• Exhibit the core values of the company: Own it, Work as ONE Team, Find a Way, and Play to Win