Area Estimating Manager

US LBM is one of the leading and fastest growing distributors of specialty building materials in the United States, with a team of over 15,000 employees located throughout the country. Since our founding in 2009, we have acquired over 70 companies and have expanded to more than 500 locations serving 37 states. US LBM is a progressive organization that promotes a unique culture that focuses on the value of its customers and associates. Developing our people is critical to our strategy and fostering our culture of empowerment.

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A Brief Overview
The Area Estimating Manager is responsible for the direction and management of a team of Estimating Managers and 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 Rate: $80K annual salary

Qualified candidates need to be able to work in office full time with some anticipated travel to other locations within Colorado market.

What you will do

• Manage a team of Estimating Managers and 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 identifies 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

• Home construction systems and processes
• Ability to read blueprints properly
• SAGE Estimator (Plan Swift), SAGE 300, and/or SAGE 500
• Strong analytical and math skills
• Team player with the aptitude for multi-tasking, meeting deadlines, and building relationships with team members, vendors, and customers
• Strong problem-solving skills and effective time management
• Excellent written and verbal skills

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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.