Estimating Manager

American Window Film; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family & Friends Day

People Helping People

Fitness, Health and Wellness allowance

We not me time

Job summary

A leading window film company in the United States is seeking an Estimating Manager to lead their estimating department. The role requires proficiency in AI estimating tools and extensive experience in commercial window tinting projects. Responsibilities include mentoring a team, setting standards for estimating, and personally handling complex bids. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of commercial estimating experience, with a proven track record of managing large projects. The position includes competitive pay and bonus opportunities.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of commercial estimating experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven ability to estimate projects ranging from $50K to $5M+.
• Experience managing and mentoring a team of estimators.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, mentor, and develop a team of commercial estimators.
• Set department standards for estimating accuracy, bid quality, and turnaround time.
• Personally estimate large, complex, or high-priority commercial window tinting projects.

Skills

AI systems proficiency

Commercial estimating

Team management

Digital takeoff software

Architectural glazing knowledge

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Bluebeam

PlanSwift

Job description

American Window Film is seeking an Estimating Manager to lead and grow our estimating department. This is a leadership role for a proven estimating professional who thrives in both a hands‑on capacity and a managerial one. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in commercial window tinting — including film specifications, labor production rates, glazing systems, and project complexity — and is equally comfortable running complex bids as they are coaching and developing a team of estimators.

A key component of this role is leading our team's adoption of AI‑assisted estimating tools. You will help define how we use technology to improve bid accuracy, speed, and win rate. Extensive use, proficiency and understanding of general AI systems is required.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee, mentor, and develop a team of commercial estimators
• Set department standards for estimating accuracy, bid quality, and turnaround time
• Conduct regular bid reviews and identify opportunities for process improvement
• Recruit, onboard, and train new estimating staff as the team scales
• Report estimating performance, pipeline, and win/loss metrics to executive leadership
• Personally estimate large, complex, or high‑priority commercial window tinting projects
• Perform detailed takeoffs from architectural drawings, specs, and site surveys
• Develop accurate labor, material, and subcontractor cost models
• Assess risk, scope gaps, and bid strategy on competitive projects
• Collaborate with project management and operations during handoff of awarded projects

AI Tools & Technology

• Lead the team's use of AI‑assisted estimating software and digital takeoff tools
• Evaluate, implement, and continuously improve technology workflows across the department
• Ensure all estimators are trained and proficient in current and emerging estimating platforms
• Use data and AI outputs to refine cost databases, production rates, and bid templates

Qualifications

• Extensive use, proficiency and understanding of general AI systems
• 15+ years of commercial estimating experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Deep knowledge of window film, architectural glazing, or specialty commercial glass installations
• Proven ability to estimate projects ranging from $50K to $5M+
• Experience managing and mentoring a team of estimators
• Proficiency in digital takeoff and estimating software (e.g., Bluebeam, PlanSwift, or similar)
• Strong understanding of commercial construction documents, specs, and bid processes
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI‑assisted estimating tools or willingness to champion adoption
• Background in specialty subcontracting or glazing trades
• Familiarity with LEED, energy code requirements, and film performance specs
• Paid Time Off plan for full‑time employees
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and more *For eligible employees
• 401(k): American Window Film will match 3% of what you contribute

American Window Film Perks

• Family & Friends Day – take an extra day off and get $300 to spend time with family and friends
• People Helping People – take an extra day off to help someone out or contribute to a worthy cause
• Fitness, Health and Wellness allowance – get $250 towards any health and wellness activity
• We not me time – get $300 when you spend time with a co‑worker outside of work

*perks subject to terms and conditions and may change at any time

PAY RANGE: $110,000 - $130,000/year + 20% bonus tied to company GP vs. BUD

American Window Film provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national or ethnic origin, veteran or military status, disability, as well as any other protected status under the law.