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Job description
About United Contractor Services
United Contractor Services is a national specialty subcontractor working in commercial light gauge interior buildouts and Division 8 & 10 Specialties. General contractors and architects bring us onto complex, large-scale work because we deliver what we price, when we said we would.
The Role
We're adding an estimator to our preconstruction group to own Division 8 and 10 scopes from first look through bid award. Division 8 is the heart of this job - doors, frames, and finish hardware - and, as needed, you'll be the one writing and reviewing hardware sets, not handing that off to someone else after award. Division 10 scopes come with the territory, and you'll need to price them accurately, but the door work is where you'll spend most of your time.
This is a numbers-and-details job. You'll live in schedules, specs, and hardware sets, and you'll be the person who catches the frame that doesn't match its rating before it costs us money on the jobsite.
Division 8 Scope
Price hollow metal doors and frames, wood doors, aluminum entrances, finish hardware, and related accessories
Write and review hardware sets and door schedules against architectural drawings, elevations, and specifications
Verify compliance with UL listings, fire ratings, ADA requirements, and applicable life safety codes
Coordinate electrified hardware and access control requirements with the broader project scope
Division 10 Scope
Price toilet partitions and washroom accessories, lockers, fire extinguishers and cabinets, corner guards and wall protection, signage, and related specialty items
Confirm mounting, backing, and coordination requirements with adjacent trades so scope gaps don't show up in the field
Day to Day
Perform accurate quantity takeoffs that hold up under scrutiny
Solicit and compare vendor and manufacturer pricing to land on the right combination of cost, lead time, and performance
Identify value-engineering options and present them with real numbers behind them
Assemble proposals with clear scope language, stated inclusions and exclusions, and documented assumptions
Turn over awarded scopes to Project Managers cleanly, with the pricing basis and hardware decisions documented
Build working relationships with suppliers, manufacturer reps, and GC preconstruction contacts
Stay current on product changes, manufacturer updates, and code revisions affecting these divisions
Qualifications
Minimum 3 years estimating commercial Division 8 and/or Division 10 scopes, with Division 8 experience being the priority
Working knowledge of door hardware terminology, hardware set structure, and fire and life safety code requirements as they apply to openings
Comfortable reading architectural drawings, door schedules, and specification sections
Experience with estimating and takeoff software used in these divisions - we'll train you on our systems, but you should already know how this kind of software works
DHI coursework or credentials (AHC, DHC, CDT) preferred, not required
Clear communicator who can hold a schedule in a bid environment where deadlines don't move
Why This Role
Division 8 and 10 estimating drives a meaningful share of the work we chase nationally. The pricing you produce determines what we pursue and what we win, and you'll have direct visibility with the people making those calls. We offer competitive pay, a full benefits package, and a clear path forward for people who are good at this work.
This position is based out of our Kennesaw, GA office.
United Contractor Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Candidates who receive a job offer will be required to undergo a drug test and background check in accordance with applicable laws. Providing false information may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or termination of employment. By submitting an application, candidates acknowledge and agree to these requirements.
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Worksite address
kennesaw, GA, 30156, US
Who can apply
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