What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Estimator position at Teksky LLC?
Commercial Estimator - Overhead Doors, Automatic Doors & Gates
Location: San Diego, CA (On-site)
Compensation: $60k - $100k Base 5% Commission on Gross Margin
Perks: $10,000 Sign-On / Relocation Bonus | Full Benefits 401(k) Match
About the Role
We are an established 80-year-old Southern California door and gate company. Our commercial division is growing fast, and we are looking for a Commercial Estimator to take full ownership of the commercial estimating function and build out standard processes as we scale.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete Takeoffs: Review plans, specs, RFIs, and addenda to price complete packages (sectional, rolling steel, fire doors, high-speed doors, dock equipment, gates, and UL 325 safety devices).
- Scope Writing: Draft clean inclusions, exclusions, and clarifications to protect project margins.
- Vendor & GC Relations: Negotiate buyouts with vendors and walk job sites with General Contractors and builders.
- Build Systems: Standardize intake, qualification, bid tracking, and historical labor/pricing databases.
Requirements
- 5 years of commercial estimating experience specifically in overhead doors, automatic doors, dock equipment, or gate systems (Required).
- Strong blueprint reading and digital takeoff skills.
- Active relationships with door/gate manufacturers and vendors.
- Bonus: Knowledge of NFPA 80, UL 325, ASTM F2200, or prevailing wage bidding
Salary : $60,000 - $100,000