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Build Your Career Where You Matter
Join The Cook & Boardman Group, the nation’s leading provider of architectural doors, frames, hardware, specialty products, and complete security integration services.

At The Cook & Boardman Group, trust and communication are the foundation of how we work. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career has room to grow. Whether you're a problem-solver, innovator, or passionate about service, you’ll thrive here.

 

Why Work With Us?
We’re committed to your success, personally and professionally. You’ll have access to:

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match.
  • Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off for rest, family, and self-care.
  • Career Growth: You’ll benefit from continuous learning, mentorship, and leadership training including access to C&B University, our in-house development program.
  • Supportive Culture: Innovation, creativity, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.

 

Be part of a team that invests in your future, celebrates your success, and values your contribution.

 

 

The Estimator interprets total opening requirements as set forth within contract documents (i.e., plan, specifications, addenda, and other related information) concerning an individual construction project. Uses computer technology and mathematical skills in the formation of the estimate. 

Essential Functions
•    Works directly with Contractor including the hard bid processes
•    Reviews scope of work with General Contractor pre/post bid and hardware/HMF manufacturer combo packages determine most competitive position
•    Performs labor cost interpretation based on scope of work
•    Receives constructing plans, drawings and specifications and reviews for familiarization; checks for completeness; notes bid deadlines and any special requirements
•    Organizes approach to project by deciding how to separate portions of major projects and to identify typical opening or hardware sets, etc.; notes project construction schedules, if applicable
•    Interprets construction specifications; where necessary, discusses interpretations with team salesperson, customers or the architect
•    Reads building plans and identifies applicable portions with Cook & Boardman involvement
•    Summarizes door opening and other applicable portions of plans by type
•    Compares actual and estimated materials on completion of each project
•    Enters applicable information into Comsense system and prices job based on computer cost files
•    Responsible for complete door and hardware takeoffs and costing all parts and scope of work
•    All other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications
•   3-5 years of related experience in similar construction or building material industry
•   Accurate mathematical skills 
•   Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screen

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 
•    Blueprint/plan reading and specification interpretation
•    Proficient in Microsoft Office
•    Knowledge of door, frame and hardware applications as they relate to UL, fire code, building code, ADA, life safety and other restrictions that relate to the general commercial construction industry
•    Excellent oral communication skills and positive interpersonal skills
•    Detail oriented, deadline conscience, goal driven, and able to handle all types of scopes of projects

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this role, the employee will regularly communicate verbally and in writing, and must be able to see and hear in a typical office setting. The role frequently involves sitting, walking, standing, using hands to handle or feel, and reaching with arms and hands.

 

Work Environment
This position operates primarily in a professional office environment. It routinely involves the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, copiers, and filing systems. Occasional business travel may be required.

 

Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for success in the role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer
The Cook & Boardman Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Other facts

Tech stack
Blueprint Reading,Specification Interpretation,Mathematical Skills,Microsoft Office Proficiency,Communication Skills,Interpersonal Skills,Detail Oriented,Deadline Conscience,Goal Driven

About The Cook & Boardman Recruiting Team

For over 65 years, The Cook & Boardman Group has been at the forefront of the construction and security industries, evolving from a regional distributor into the nation’s largest provider of Doors, Frames, & Hardware Solutions and Electronic Security & Access Control. With over 90 locations across the U.S. and an online shopping portal, we serve a wide range of sectors, including commercial properties, healthcare, hospitality, education, government, industrial facilities, and multi-family housing. Our decades of experience and expertise allow us to provide tailored, reliable security solutions that meet complex needs.

Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
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Industry: Construction

What you'll do

  • The Estimator interprets total opening requirements from contract documents and uses technology and mathematical skills to form estimates. Responsibilities include reviewing project scopes, performing labor cost interpretations, and summarizing door openings based on construction plans.

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What does a Estimator do at The Cook & Boardman Recruiting Team?

As a Estimator at The Cook & Boardman Recruiting Team, you will: the Estimator interprets total opening requirements from contract documents and uses technology and mathematical skills to form estimates. Responsibilities include reviewing project scopes, performing labor cost interpretations, and summarizing door openings based on construction plans..

Why join The Cook & Boardman Recruiting Team as a Estimator?

The Cook & Boardman Recruiting Team is a leading Construction company.

Is the Estimator position at The Cook & Boardman Recruiting Team remote?

The Estimator position at The Cook & Boardman Recruiting Team is based in Austin, Texas, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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