Founded in 1892, Hines operates multiple locations throughout Illinois, including millwork, wall panel and truss manufacturing facilities, providing specialty building products to customers in Chicagoland and across Illinois, lower Wisconsin and Northern Indiana.
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A Brief Overview
The Estimating Manager is responsible for the direction and management of a team of Estimators. This position requires the use of computer technology and mathematical skill to prepare an estimation of the amount of material needed for the construction of a home.
Pay Range: $70,000 - $85,000 annually
What you will do
Manage a team of multiple Estimators to ensure business objectives are hit from a time and quality standpoint.
Communicate effectively and coordinate with internal department leaders to ensure correct processes are being followed and identify where improvement is needed to maximize profitability.
Ensure proper personnel resources are fulfilled by managing overall output of the market and pro-actively making a business case to ensure resource needs are filled.
Create take offs as requested.
Compare vendor pricing to ensure cost effectiveness.
Create cost estimates for clients.
Prepare cost and expenditure statements and forecasts.
Review blueprints.
Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems.
Work in a professional and safe manner to consistently provide a safe work environment.
Ensure adherence to all State and Federal guidelines and Industry regulations.
Required For All Jobs
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with all policies and standards.
Adheres to Company’s commitment to workplace safety.
Education Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in mathematics, engineering, or related field preferred.
Experience Qualifications
Experience in residential construction environments preferred.
Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of home and construction systems and processes preferred.
Self-motivated with the ability to manage and delegate multiple projects and work assignments.
Team player with the aptitude for multi-tasking, meeting deadlines, and building relationships with team members, vendors, and customers.
Experience with MS Office Products – Word, Excel, Access, Outlook.
Experience reading blueprints properly.
Experience with SAGE Estimator (Plan Swift), SAGE 300, and/or SAGE 500.
Strong analytical and math skills.
Excellent written and verbal skills
Demonstrate initiative and flexibility and detail oriented.
Strong problem-solving skills and effective time management.
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Hines, a Division of US LBM Holdings, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.
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Open job postingAbout the company
US LBM is a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States. They serve builders, remodelers, and consumers with a wide range of products and services, including lumber, windows, doors, hardware, and custom millwork.