Lead Estimating Manager – Residential Construction

US LBM Holdings, LLC; Alsip (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hines, a Division of US LBM Holdings, LLC, is seeking an Estimating Manager to lead a team of estimators responsible for preparing material estimates for residential construction projects across Illinois. The role emphasizes managing multiple estimators, coordinating with internal leaders, and ensuring accurate take-offs and cost estimates.

Responsibilities include creating take-offs, vendor price comparisons, forecasting expenditures, reviewing blueprints, and maintaining cost monitoring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mathematics, engineering, or related field preferred.
• Residential construction experience preferred.
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Estimators to meet time and quality objectives.
• Coordinate with internal leaders to optimize processes and profitability.
• Oversee resource planning and pro-actively justify staffing needs.
• Create take-offs as requested.
• Compare vendor pricing to ensure cost effectiveness.
• Prepare cost estimates for clients.
• Develop cost and expenditure forecasts and reports.
• Review blueprints for estimation scope.
• Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems.
• Maintain professional and safe work environment.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines.

Skills

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Time management

Blueprint reading

MS Office

Vendor comparison

Estimating software

Education

Bachelor's degree in math/engineering

Tools

SAGE Estimator (Plan Swift)

SAGE 300

SAGE 500

Excel

Word

Outlook

Access

Job description

Hines, a Division of US LBM Holdings, LLC, is seeking an Estimating Manager to lead a team of estimators responsible for preparing material estimates for residential construction projects across Illinois. The role emphasizes managing multiple estimators, coordinating with internal leaders, and ensuring accurate take-offs and cost estimates.

Responsibilities include creating take-offs, vendor price comparisons, forecasting expenditures, reviewing blueprints, and maintaining cost monitoring