Estimating Manager: Lead Bids & Team

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

Job summary

Riverhead Building Supply Corp seeks an Estimating Manager to lead the Estimating Department and prepare accurate bids. Responsibilities include reviewing blueprints, coordinating takeoffs, and managing staff across Long Island and surrounding regions.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, strong math skills, and proficiency with estimating tools. Competitive salary aligns with NYS transparency guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read blueprints, safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of geometric mathematics and algebraic concepts.
• 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, 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.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Written communication

Verbal communication

Geometric math

Algebra

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Estimating software

Spreadsheet software

Enterprise systems

Job description

Riverhead Building Supply Corp seeks an Estimating Manager to lead the Estimating Department and prepare accurate bids. Responsibilities include reviewing blueprints, coordinating takeoffs, and managing staff across Long Island and surrounding regions.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, strong math skills, and proficiency with estimating tools. Competitive salary aligns with NYS transparency guidelines.