Estimating Supervisor

Description

Estimating Supervisor is responsible for managing a team of Estimators to produce accurate and timely bids to our existing and potential customers.  This includes review and full comprehension of the scope of work, plans, specifications, selection sheets, and any other documents required to complete the work.

• Manage a team of Estimators

• Daily estimating
• Manage all estimating tasks for production and custom builder projects
• Manage workflow and assign projects to estimating team
• Identify and own estimating scope for complex projects
• Prepare, maintain, and organize bid documents
• Review team members’ bids as needed
• Identify gaps in specifications and communicate directly with customers to resolve
• Maintain customer relationships by responding to all inquiries and documenting any action
• Manage all adjustments to existing estimates/budgets based on Internal & External Operations feedback
• Respond to customer or field inquiries on selections and specifications with time-sensitive resolutions
• Responsible for accurate estimate costs that directly impact gross profit on all projects
• Identify potential project risks and provide solutions to minimize cost and schedule impacts
• Develop and maintain estimating templates
• Develop and implement SOPs for estimating tasks
• Review all builder scopes/contracts and produce accurate internal SOW to be used at all levels of business
• Serve as liaison to the Field Operations Manager to accurately assess specifications and pricing
• Serve as liaison to the Account Coordinate Supervisor to resolve specification/selection issues
• Collaborates w/ Internal Operations Manager to determine the best suppliers for given projects/customers
• Walk complex projects to resolve potential issues related to estimating and/or execution
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
• Two years of related experience in construction estimating
• Microsoft Suite
• Proficient with Sage accounting software
• Ability to learn new software systems specific to the business

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
• Maintain a professional demeanor with team members, customers, and subcontractors
• Maintain company information in a confidential manner
• Attends work regularly and on time with a minimum of tardiness/absences and adheres to company policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness.  Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and time-off requests
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and stressful situations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Accurate, organized, and detail-oriented with exceptional follow-up skills, both internally and externally
• Interpersonal skills are essential, as working as a team is vital to maintaining an organized team
• Build/foster relationships with a focus on openness, candor and trust, both internally and externally
• Ability to solve problems quickly and prioritize daily tasks according to their importance
• Motivated and works well with others
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Willingness to embrace change in a growing company
• Ability to work with company departmental heads and field agents to ensure smooth work operations
• Ability to achieve operational objectives within set deadlines and on budget

• The physical activities described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
• Must be able to sit, talk, hear, and stand frequently throughout the day

• This position requires working in an office and field environment.
• Individuals may be exposed to varying temperatures including very hot (above 90 degrees F) or very cold (below 32 degrees F) and all-weather conditions.

• Office equipment such as computers, tablets, printers, copiers, etc.

Note:  As in any Job Description, this description, including the list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented, as conditions require.  The Company reserves the right to modify the quality or quantity standards for this position based on changes in specifications, manufacturing, or other conditions.

Stancil Painting and Drywall, Inc. and Quan Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.