Estimating Manager in Boise
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RedBuilt™ is a leading engineered wood products, structural components, and construction systems supplier to the commercial construction industry across North America. Our continued reputation for unparalleled customer service and support goes back over 50 years.
We are built on safety, customers, careers, community, and the structures we shape.
Summary:
We are looking for a full-time Estimating Manager to join our team. They will lead a team of estimators in completing Engineered Wood Product bids for the commercial construction segment. They are expected to have strong organization and communication skills. In addition, they will work together with the technical sales team in tailoring the bid scope to the customers’ needs. Most of all, they will be committed to the RedBuilt “Why” and dedicated to helping the company increase sales.
RedBuilt is committed to continuous growth and we support our associates with educational assistance and job-related training.
Essential Functions:
- Coordinates with estimating team in the assembly and submission of bids
- Supervises and trains estimators in the preparation of estimates and bids
- Prepares weekly schedules and assignment of bids to balance workload and meet deadlines
- Guides estimating team to develop competitive pricing and scope tailored to each opportunity
- Ensures relevant documents and budgets are submitted before a bid deadline
- Has the ability to manage and track multiple preconstruction projects at once
- Collaborates with the sales team in understanding customer preferences and opportunities
- Collaborates with Project Managers to ensure a complete project hand-off is achieved
- Establishes and monitors KPIs for estimating accuracy, throughput, responsiveness, and project quality
- Identifies process gaps and leads initiatives to improve speed, accuracy, and consistency
- Drives adoption of new tools, technologies, and estimating methodologies
- Communicates workload forecasts, staffing needs, and process updates to leadership
- Cultivates a work culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement
- Reviews estimates for completeness, accuracy, and risk prior to bid submission
- Partners with leadership to align estimating strategies with financial and strategic goals
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Requirements, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Minimum Qualifications):
- 5+ years’ experience as an estimator in the construction field, or equivalent experience in building products sales, construction management, or project management
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
- Extensive knowledge of construction estimating methodologies and standards
- ASPE/CPE certification
- Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and contract terms with a high degree of accuracy
- Skilled in performing quantity take‑offs and estimating material costs necessary for contract execution
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to closely collaborate with other project teams and stakeholders
- Exceptional time management, multitasking, coaching, and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated experience managing people, processes, and interdepartmental dynamics
- Sound judgment and decision‑making skills under tight deadlines and competing priorities
- Experience using estimating software (i.e. Blubeam takeoff tools, Prebuilt ML)
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
Reports to: CFO
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $95,000 to $125,000
Work Location: Boise, ID ()
Benefits:
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Community Service
- Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- FSA/HSA Options
- Discounted Pet Insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan with Employer Matching
- Opportunity for bonus
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible Dependent Care Account
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
- Company Paid Short Term
- Voluntary Long-Term
- Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
RedBuilt is an equal opportunity employer.
Must complete a pre-employment drug test and a background check which includes criminal records to be considered for the position.
Please note that the job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for the role. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
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