About this role
Why DH Pace?
The DH Pace Company is a family-owned and privately held business with annual sales over $1 billion through 60+ offices located across the continental United States. The Company 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 is celebrating 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 work to 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.
Job Responsibilities:
- Rapidly develops or possess advanced level skills at 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 develops or possesses advanced level knowledge of door and dock related products, understanding functionality, special features, usage options as well as pricing variance based on specific job needs
- Rapidly develops understanding of Core Product Lines, Vendors, Labor Standards
- Educates 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
- Estimates advanced and complex projects of limited project size, writing all proposals clearly and concisely for review and approval by Manager prior to customer's 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 Qualifications:
- 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 is strongly preferred.
- Experience with Blueprints/Plans and Specs highly desired
- Must have strong attention to detail and good organizational skills
- Must have 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
- Possess strong language, written and mathematical skills
- Must be computer literate. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office desirable
Our benefit offerings include:
- 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 your 1st year; 16 days accrued during your 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!
- 401k retirement plan: Including an employer match!
- Company paid: Life insurance, short-term disability, & 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)
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About DH Pace
The DH Pace Company, Inc. offers a complete range of door and door related products and services for both new construction projects and existing facilities. The Company currently operates under the Overhead Door™ Ribbon brand name in numerous markets across the United States. This relationship as an authorized distributor partner with Overhead Door™ Corporation goes back to 1926.
The Company markets certain products and services under DH Pace brand names, including: DH Pace Door Services, DH Pace Systems Integration, DH Pace Construction Services, and the DH Pace Facilities Group. Each office includes a large service department that offers preventive maintenance programs and emergency service capability 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
At DH Pace we feel a deep responsibility to build a strong company for our customers, our employees, our shareholders, and for the communities we serve. In 2010, we re-energized our long-standing tradition of community involvement by reaffirming our commitment to investing a portion of our resources towards making a positive difference in the lives of others including: customers, employees, community service, environmental sustainability, and governance practices.
OUR BUSINESS MISSION STATEMENT
To enhance the lives of people by improving the safety, security, convenience, and aesthetics of the buildings where they live, work, and play.
What you'll do
- The Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive bids for Commercial Industrial Door and Loading Dock Systems. They will support the sales staff and ensure positive customer relationships.
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