Estimating Manager - Architectural Interiors (Acoustical Ceilings & Walls) Job

What You’ll Be Doing

• Oversee pricing, cost, discount, and SKU databases to support accurate and margin-aligned estimating
• Develop and manage pricing guides, forecasts, and pricing structures based on sales projections, product trends, and historical usage
• Review purchase orders, manage price increases, and partner with Production and Procurement to protect margins
• Govern national discount and promotion programs in coordination with Sales leadership
• Manage RFQs and incoming customer requests across platforms, creating leads and opportunities in NetSuite
• Cover daily quote intake and qualification reviews and assign work to the Estimates queue
• Maintain complete project records, estimating documentation, and project files
• Cook up revisions, expedite requests, and scope development with cross-functional teams
• Maintain sales representative, subcontractor, and distribution contact databases
• Partner with Product Development and Marketing on pricing for new product launches
• Develop, maintain, and improve SOPs that support estimating consistency and effective cross-functional handoffs
• Train Estimators and Sales Representatives on estimating tools, processes, and policy updates
• Serve as the primary escalation point for estimating guidance and support

What Will Make You Successful

• Strong ability to manage pricing, estimating, and project intake in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to evaluate cost, pricing, margin, and estimating data accurately
• Strong project prioritization and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple competing deadlines
• Effective communication skills across internal and external stakeholders, including Sales, Operations, Production, Design, and customers
• Able to lead and develop a team through coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to improve processes and maintain estimating quality
• Able to collaborate cross-functionally and influence outcomes without direct authority
• High attention to detail, professionalism, discretion, and accountability

What Makes You Stand Out

• Advanced ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction documents, and technical drawings
• Strong knowledge of manufactured materials, manufacturing processes, and product assembly/detailing
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD, Rhino, or similar drafting/design software
• Experience supporting pricing, estimating, or cost analysis for custom or project-based products
• Experience building or improving estimating SOPs, tools, and automation workflows
• Experience using CRM tools, ERP/MRP, and other business applications in an estimating or project environment
• Ability to create or maintain AutoCAD (LISP) scripting tools to improve estimating efficiency
• Prior success leading teams in estimating, architectural fabrication, manufacturing, or related technical environments

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in:
  • Architecture
  • Engineering
  • Construction Management
  • Manufacturing
  • Industrial Design
  • Or related technical field preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered
• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in:
  • Estimating
  • Architectural fabrication
  • Manufacturing
  • Construction
  • Or related technical environments
• Experience supporting pricing, estimating, or cost analysis for custom or project-based products preferred
• Prior experience mentoring, training, or leading others required
• Proficiency in:
  • Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Adobe PDF creation/editing
  • CRM systems
  • AutoCAD, Rhino, or comparable design software