Unified Door and Hardware Group is a national distributor and integrated, value-added solutions provider that specializes in distributing doors, related hardware, specialty products, and electronic access control devices to the commercial construction industry. With a strong presence in both new construction and renovation sectors, our company stands as a leader in the market, recognized for its professionalism and integrity.

Job Summary:
As an Estimator, you will be managing and organizing. This role will be reviewing emailed bid invitations from general contractors, downloading bid documents and writing summaries of bid opportunities for manager review/ bid decision. This role will coordinate with general contractors to let them know if we have decided to accept or decline their invitation to bid. This role will maintain and update the company’s bidding spreadsheet. 
In addition, this role will be assisting estimators with tasks like organizing information in Microsoft Excel, importing door schedules into our bidding software, creating quote requests, helping with product takeoffs, and reviewing architectural plans and specifications for door, frame and hardware related tasks as assigned by estimators.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Maintains clean and organized email inbox.
• Respond to emails in a timely fashion.
• Ability to read & navigate construction plans and specifications.
• Good communication skills, both phone and interpersonal.
• Attention to detail when reviewing documents.
• Assist and work with estimators to keep them informed of new tasks as requested by our customers.
• Strong computer skills pertaining to Microsoft excel and other relevant software.
• Maintains existing relationships with vendors and customers.

Education/Certifications:

• HS Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Experience in the construction industry is a plus
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High degree of ownership for projects, a sense of urgency and strong follow-through

Experience:

•  Experience with design-build, engineer/procure/construct, construction management and hard bid projects
•  Experience with computer-based estimating systems and competent in the use of recognized electronic spreadsheets, and word processing

Location:

• This position requires an onsite presence at our Pittsburgh, PA office 

EEO Statement:
Unified Door and Hardware Group (UDH Group) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, uniform service member, genetic information or any other status protected by law. UDH Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we operate.

About Unified Door & Hardware Group

We are one of the leading distributors and service providers for Division 6, 8, 10, 28 New Construction, and After Market services. As market leader in our trading areas, we have both a strong nationwide and local presence, allowing us to handle both large and small-scale projects with the same industry-leading knowledge and attention to detail. Our team of experts can work to help guide you through financial, technical and functional implications. By building this strong partnership with our customers, we make sure your needs are met efficiently and effectively. We help by developing innovative ideas for complex matters or situations, as well as proactively responding when it comes down to job interruptions. As a company with a long history of solid vendor relationships, we’re able to pivot quickly to provide the right products at the right place and time to complete project requirements.

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