Dock and Door Estimator

Description

The Dock and Door Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates for loading dock equipment and commercial door installation projects. This position involves reviewing project specifications, assessing site conditions, and collaborating with clients, vendors, and project teams to develop competitive bids. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of commercial dock and door systems, and experience in the construction estimating process.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Analyze project blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine project requirements.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for commercial dock levelers, overhead doors, high-speed doors, vehicle restraints, and related equipment.
• Conduct site visits as necessary to assess conditions and identify potential challenges.
• Work closely with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain accurate pricing and availability.
• Develop take-offs, material lists, and labor estimates.
• Collaborate with sales, project management, and field teams to ensure accuracy and feasibility of estimates.
• Prepare bid proposals and submit timely responses to RFPs.
• Identify value engineering opportunities to optimize project costs without compromising quality.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, material costs, and market conditions.
• Assist in contract negotiations and pre-construction planning as needed.
• Track and analyze bid success rates and provide feedback for process improvement.

About Excel

Excel Services is a full-service Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Technology Design/Build, Contracting, and Maintenance firm based in Louisville, Kentucky. Named “One of America’s Fastest-Growing Companies” by INC. Magazine in 2020, Excel Services has built its reputation through decades of creating buildings that help people perform better. As your single-source solution, our core values of teamwork, integrity, and innovation instill confidence and satisfaction in everything we do, while our multidisciplinary model assures you the very best integrated thinking on every project. For buildings that work better, choose the partner who works better. Choose Excel. 

Mission

We help people create buildings that perform better.

Vision

Help people create enduring commercial environments that make every space personalized, productive, and comfortable.

Core Values

• Teamwork: We collaborate with teammates and our customers to proactively solve problems using our expertise and experience.
• Integrity: We do the right thing, treating every customer and each teammate with honesty and respect, even when it is not the easy thing to do.
• Innovative: We are students of ever-changing technology, market, and customer needs so we can anticipate and meet those needs.
• Quality: We only offer solutions we’re proud to stand behind. Designed to last, crafted from superior materials, and installed by the finest skilled tradesmen in the industry: that’s the mark of Excel.
• Accountable: We are a group of professionals that takes ownership for everything we touch. When we make commitments to a teammate or a customer, they know they can count on us to deliver every time and communicate solutions to any problems that arise.
• Loyalty: We are a group of professionals dedicated to the company mission, the community we serve, and each other.

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in commercial construction estimating, preferably in dock and door installations.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction plans and specifications.
• Experience with estimating software and tools 

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong mathematical and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple bids simultaneously.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Knowledge of industry regulations, building codes, and safety standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.