Estimating Manager

Charleston, SC, USA Req #629

Friday, January 3, 2025

The Estimating Department Manager helps decide what projects to bid and assists in following up and closing work. He or she is responsible for hiring, training and supervising other Estimators. Uses computer technology and mathematical skills in the formation of the estimate. Responsible for hiring, training and supervising other estimators.

Essential Functions
• Set bid schedule and work week outline for estimating department
• Works directly with Contractor and your team during the bid processes
• Reviews scope of work with General Contractor pre/post bid and hardware/HMF manufacturer combo packages determine most competitive position
• Lead your team in performing cost interpretation based on scope of work
• Receives constructing plans, drawings and specifications and reviews for familiarization; checks for completeness; notes bid deadlines and any special requirements
• Organizes approach to project by deciding how to separate portions of major projects, identification of typical opening or hardware sets, etc.; notes project construction schedules, if applicable
• Interprets construction specifications; where necessary, discusses interpretations with Cook & Boardman salesperson, customers or the architect
• Reads building plans and identifies applicable portions with C&B involvement
• Summarizes door opening and other applicable portions of plans by type
• Reviews actual vs. estimated materials on completion of each closed project
• Work to develop customer relationship in pre-bid stages
• Responsible for costing all parts and scope of work
• All other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications
• 2 or 4 year degree in Engineering or related area preferred or 5 years of job related experience
• 5-7 years of related experience in similar construction or building material industry
• Accurate mathematical skills
• Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screen

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Experience working in Comsense preferred and Knowledge of industry related software
• Skilled in blueprint/plan reading
• Specification interpretation
• Microsoft office complete
• Knowledge of door, frame and hardware applications as they relate to UL, fire code, building code, ADA, life safety and other restrictions that relate to the general commercial construction industry
• Must have excellent oral communication skills and positive interpersonal skills.
• Detail oriented, deadline conscience, goal driven
• Ability to handle all types of scopes of projects

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear and see. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hand to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment
This job operates primarily in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EOE Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans; VEVRAA Federal Contractor
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

Other details

• Pay Type Salary