Dan Horst

About Dan Horst

I started this journey in a millwork shop pulling trim orders. Each next step was a giant learning curve that I dove into head first. It\'s that climb that keeps me cognitive of how important it is to be continually learning. It also makes me very protective of my work ethic and the \"me\" product that I put out. If you work hard, learn and put out a good product, you\'ll always be moving forward/upward. I love to see a project through, shaping it from the estimating stages to the closeout procedures, into a pleasing and profitable project for all involved. I also like to have fun along the way, if i\'m not laughing, i\'m dying.

Experience

1. Building Materials Estimating Manager

   Structural Component Systems, Inc.

   Apr 2024 — Present · US

   Lead an experienced team of industry professionals that are spread across the country. Challenge their talent and expertise so that they continue to grow and embed themselves further in to the company culture. Trouble shoot bids, negotiations and post sale scenarios. Balance a robust estimating schedule for a large team. Develop tools to create metrics that are rare to this industry. Counsel industry peers through the ups and downs that come with life in general as well as being part of this industry.

Education

• Southeast Community College

  Associate of Science (A.S.), General Studies

  1996 — 1998

• Southeast Community College

  N/A, Human Services

  2000 — 2002

• University of Nebraska-Lincoln

  Various

  1998 — 1999

Skills

• Building Materials
• Sales Presentations
• Construction
• Construction Management
• Customer Service
• Strategic Planning
• Contract Negotiation
• Pricing
• Microsoft Excel
• Negotiation
• Sales
• Contract Management
• Purchasing
• Contractors
• Value Engineering
• Sales Management
• Residential Homes
• Budgets
• Account Management
• Team Building