Manages the estimating department and prepares accurate construction estimates and bids. Responsibilities include reviewing project documents and blueprints, completing takeoffs, obtaining material pricing, maintaining vendor information, coordinating external estimating services, and ensuring estimates are accurate and timely. Supervises approximately five to seven employees, supporting hiring, training, work assignments, performance management, and problem resolution.
Responsibilities
The Estimating Manager prepares and coordinates comprehensive, accurate estimates and bids based on client and project requirements. This position also manages the Estimating Department and ensures estimates are completed accurately and on time. Job Desciprtion
Responsibilities Include:
Qualifications
Overview
We are a leading building supply company employing over 800 team members across Long Island, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. For compliance purposes for NYS transparency, the expected salary range is $90,000 - $130,000. Compensation will be based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Estimating Manager: Great opportunity to lead an experienced team while preparing accurate estimates and bids for a growing company!
Estimating Manager
The Estimating Manager prepares and coordinates comprehensive, accurate estimates and bids based on client and project requirements. This position also manages the Estimating Department and ensures estimates are completed accurately and on time. Job Desciprtion
Responsibilities Include:
- Hire, train, supervise, and support Estimating Department employees.
- Plan, assign, and oversee the team’s work.
- Ensure department employees follow company policies and procedures.
- Review and evaluate requests for estimates.
- Review estimates and revisions for accuracy and completeness.
- Ensure estimates are completed on schedule.
- Review construction documents and blueprints to understand the scope of work.
- Complete takeoffs from construction documents.
- Create job folders and initiate CRM project tracking.
- Enter takeoff information to prepare estimates.
- Obtain material pricing and maintain product and vendor information.
- Coordinate with outside estimating services when needed.
- Address department concerns and resolve problems effectively.
- Directly supervise approximately five to seven Estimating Department employees.
- Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
- Support hiring, training, work assignments, performance management, employee recognition, and corrective action.
Qualifications
Estimating Manager
- Bachelor’s degree, one to two years of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers, employees, and groups.
- Advanced knowledge of geometric mathematics and algebraic concepts.
- Ability to calculate square footage, coverage, conversions, rates, ratios, and percentages.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Proficiency with estimating and spreadsheet software.
- Working knowledge of enterprise systems, word processing, email, and internet applications.
- Occasional jobsite presence may be required.
Overview
Estimating Manager
We are a leading building supply company employing over 800 team members across Long Island, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. For compliance purposes for NYS transparency, the expected salary range is $90,000 - $130,000. Compensation will be based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Estimating Manager: Great opportunity to lead an experienced team while preparing accurate estimates and bids for a growing company!
At RBS, you will have:
- Amazing people to work with that help you succeed.
- Work/life balance with a culture of kindness and respect.
- Company-hosted family events.
- Rewarding careers with supportive management.
- Participation in philanthropic activities in the community.
- Professional Development | On-site & virtual training
- Stability from our long history of success and growth.
- Superior benefits including 401K, Med/Dent/Rx, LTD, Life, Ancillary benefits, Flex Spending, discounts & more
- The opportunity to grow your career and move up the ladder!
Core Values
We are committed to a culture that reflects our values. All team members are expected to model these in every interaction:
- Championing Customer Needs – Prioritize customer satisfaction and service excellence.
- Acting with Honesty and Integrity – Do the right thing, always.
- Following Policies and Procedures – Ensure compliance and consistency.
- Working Safely – Promote a safe and healthy work environment.
- Teamwork – Collaborate, support, and treat others with respect
Riverhead Building Supply is an Equal Opportunity Employer that respects the worth and dignity of all employees.
EOE, including but not limited to disability and veteran status.
📞 For more information, call: 631.591.8100
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