Estimating Manager

CBX Solutions Recruiting Team • Hutto, TX

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Build Your Career Where You Matter
Join CBX Solutions, the nation’s leading provider of architectural doors, frames, hardware, specialty products, and complete security integration services.
At CBX Solutions, trust and communication are the foundation of how we work. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career has room to grow. Whether you're a problem-solver, innovator, or passionate about service, you’ll thrive here. Be part of a team that invests in your future, celebrates your success, and values your contribution.
The Estimating Department Manager helps decide what projects to bid and assists in following up and closing work. He or she is responsible for hiring, training and supervising other Estimators. Uses computer technology and mathematical skills in the formation of the estimate. Responsible for hiring, training and supervising other estimators.

Requirements

• 2 or 4 year degree in Engineering or related area preferred or 5 years of job related experience
• 5-7 years of related experience in similar construction or building material industry
• Accurate mathematical skills
• Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screen
• Experience working in Comsense preferred and Knowledge of industry related software
• Skilled in blueprint/plan reading
• Specification interpretation
• Microsoft office complete
• Knowledge of door, frame and hardware applications as they relate to UL, fire code, building code, ADA, life safety and other restrictions that relate to the general commercial construction industry
• Must have excellent oral communication skills and positive interpersonal skills.
• Detail oriented, deadline conscience, goal driven
• Ability to handle all types of scopes of projects

Responsibilities

• Set bid schedule and work week outline for estimating department
• Works directly with Contractor and your team during the bid processes
• Reviews scope of work with General Contractor pre/post bid and hardware/HMF manufacturer combo packages determine most competitive position
• Lead your team in performing cost interpretation based on scope of work
• Receives constructing plans, drawings and specifications and reviews for familiarization; checks for completeness; notes bid deadlines and any special requirements
• Organizes approach to project by deciding how to separate portions of major projects, identification of typical opening or hardware sets, etc.; notes project construction schedules, if applicable
• Interprets construction specifications; where necessary, discusses interpretations with Cook & Boardman salesperson, customers or the architect
• Reads building plans and identifies applicable portions with C&B involvement
• Summarizes door opening and other applicable portions of plans by type
• Reviews actual vs. estimated materials on completion of each closed project
• Work to develop customer relationship in pre-bid stages
• Responsible for costing all parts and scope of work
• All other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match.
• Generous paid time off for rest, family, and self-care.
• Continuous learning, mentorship, and leadership training including access to CBX University, our in-house development program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree