Estimating Manager

Riverhead Building Supply Corp; Calverton (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical/Dental/Rx

LTD

Life insurance

Flex spending

Employee discounts

Job summary

Riverhead Building Supply is seeking an Estimating Manager to lead the estimating department and develop accurate bids based on client and project requirements. The role reports to senior management and coordinates takeoffs, material pricing, and vendor information to ensure timely proposals.

Responsibilities include hiring and training staff, reviewing requests for estimates, and ensuring compliance with company policies. Occasional site presence may be required as projects progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and safety rules.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of geometric mathematics and algebra.
• Ability to calculate square footage, coverage, conversions, rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Proficiency with estimating and spreadsheet software.
• Working knowledge of enterprise systems, word processing, email, and internet applications.
• Occasional jobsite presence may be required.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, supervise 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.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Communication skills

Geometric math

Estimating software

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Responsibilities

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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• 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, Ancillarybenefits, 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

Estimating Manager