Estimating Manager
About The Position
SouthEnd Exteriors, a division of US LBM Holdings, LLC, is hiring an Estimating Manager to direct and manage a team of Estimators. The role uses computer technology and mathematical skills to estimate the materials needed for home construction. The manager is responsible for the team's time and quality performance, coordinating processes with internal department leaders, and ensuring that staffing resources meet market needs. The position also involves preparing takeoffs and client cost estimates, reviewing blueprints and vendor pricing, and establishing cost monitoring and reporting systems. The company operates nine locations across North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia and emphasizes providing an exceptional customer experience and doing the right thing.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in mathematics, engineering, or a related field is preferred.
- Experience in residential construction environments is preferred.
- Knowledge of home and construction systems and processes is preferred.
- Ability to manage and delegate multiple projects and work assignments.
- Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and build relationships with team members, vendors, and customers.
- Experience with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
- Experience reading blueprints.
- Experience with SAGE Estimator (Plan Swift), SAGE 300, and/or SAGE 500.
- Strong analytical and math skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Initiative, flexibility, and attention to detail.
- Strong problem-solving skills and effective time management.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in mathematics, engineering, or a related field.
- Experience in residential construction environments.
- Knowledge of home and construction systems and processes.
Responsibilities
- Manage a team of Estimators to meet business objectives for timeliness and quality.
- Communicate and coordinate with internal department leaders to ensure processes are followed and identify improvements that maximize profitability.
- Manage overall market output and proactively make a business case for personnel resources.
- Create takeoffs as requested.
- Compare vendor pricing to ensure cost effectiveness.
- Create cost estimates for clients.
- Prepare cost and expenditure statements and forecasts.
- Review blueprints.
- Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems.
- Work professionally and safely to provide a safe work environment.
- Ensure adherence to state and federal guidelines and industry regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Comply with all policies and standards.
- Adhere to the company’s commitment to workplace safety.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
