Estimating Team Lead

Dominion Siding Inc•Mount Juliet, TN

About The Position

Are you ready to Build Excellence with an industry leader known for delivering results and exceeding expectations? At DominionX / RoyalX, we live by our XFactors: Quality, Integrity, Service, and Respect. We're seeking an Estimator Team Lead who shares our commitment to excellence and thrives in a fast-paced, team-focused environment. Position Summary The Estimator Team Lead runs day-to-day estimating for DominionX's new-construction roofing and siding work, turning builder plans into accurate, on-time bids. You will carry your own estimating workload while leading a small team, checking their takeoffs and pricing, and keeping bid turnaround tight. You are the go-to person for builder plan questions, option pricing and plan-library accuracy. You work closely with the Estimating Manager, sales, purchasing and production so what we bid is what we build, at the margin we planned.

Requirements

3+ years of residential roofing and/or siding estimating, with new-construction experience.
Strong plan-reading skills: roof pitches, elevations, wall areas, openings and trim details.
Working knowledge of asphalt shingle, vinyl siding and fiber cement installation and materials.
Proficiency with digital takeoff software (e.g., PlanSwift, Stack or similar) and Excel.
Track record of producing accurate bids under tight builder deadlines.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

1+ years leading, training or reviewing the work of other estimators.
Experience bidding production builder communities, plan libraries and option pricing.
Familiarity with the Nashville-area builder market and local code requirements.
Field experience in installation, project management or quality control.
Manufacturer product training or certification (e.g., James Hardie, GAF, Owens Corning, CertainTeed).
Associate's degree in construction management or a related field.

Responsibilities

Team leadership
Review estimators' takeoffs, material lists and pricing for accuracy before submission.
Train and mentor estimators on takeoff methods, software, company standards and builder specs.
Provide input to the Estimating Manager on performance, workload and hiring.
Step in on overflow and complex bids when the team is at capacity.
Prepare roofing and siding estimates from architectural plans, elevations and builder spec sheets.
Perform takeoffs for roofing (shingles, metal, low slope), siding, exterior trim & gutters.
Build accurate pricing for base plans, elevations and builder options; apply correct waste factors and labor rates.
Maintain the plan library so repeat plans and community packages are bid quickly and consistently.
Serve as the main estimating contact for builder purchasing and construction teams on plan questions and revisions.
Support sales with community bids, value-engineering options and contract pricing.
Review variance between estimated and actual material and labor; feed findings back into pricing.
Enforce estimating standards, templates and checklists across the team.
Recommend process and software improvements that cut turnaround time or errors.