Estimating Manager jobs in Wisconsin

Who We Are

At OBE, together, we build excellence every day We are driven by our passion to lead our industry and build a sustainable future, we focus on exceeding customer expectations and delivering innovative solutions. We succeed through the dedication of our empowered teams and partners who fuel our ambition to achieve excellence in the markets where we have a right to win.

We believe safety, integrity, performance culture, teamwork, customer centricity, and agility are at the core of who we are and how we operate each day to achieve success. 

The Estimating Manager role with us isn’t just a job - it’s a starting point to an awesome career with a great company. We hire motivated individuals who want to grow with us. We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed. We have an incredible track record of promoting from within at our facility. Opportunities to advance into higher roles of responsibility and pay are everywhere. You can be our next success story!

This role is perfect for an individual who approaches their work professionally loves to be a part of a team and wants to help us get better every day. If that sounds like you, come join this industry leader!

Here’s What You’ll Get To Do

The Estimating Manager is responsible for directing, mentoring, and developing the Estimating team to provide timely, accurate, and competitive project proposals focused on maximizing EBITDA. This position will coordinate closely with field sales, all functional departments, and senior management in the interest of maintaining clearly defined margin requirements while achieving targeted sales volume levels.

• Act as liaison and main point of contact between Outside Sales and Estimating teams that sits in multiple locations.
• Actively participate in bid strategy meetings with Outside Sales as necessary.
• Review, log, and schedule requests for quotation.
• Actively maintain and adjust bid schedule as necessary due to priority shifts and bid date changes.
• Facilitate regular meetings with Outside Sales and Estimating team to review schedule requirements and direct resources accordingly.
• Review all proposals for accuracy and margin requirements and adjust project prices as necessary to satisfy pricing guidelines.
• Maintain database that contains all historic quote data.
• Create and issue Contract documents as requested by Outside Sales.
• Provide project pricing information to Accounting and Project Management departments as necessary.
• Analyze as-engineered project costs in comparison to as-bid project costs to identify anomalies.
• Participate in project closeout meetings to review go-forward cost capture strategies.
• Provide accurate reporting to senior management as required.
• Perform all the tasks required to manage personnel in a functional department.
• Capable of managing multiple locations and remote teams.
• This role is a Hybrid role with some travel.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree (BA or BS) or equivalent experience.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and specifications.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Familiar with metal and glass estimation tools.
• Proven organizational and time management skills.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Strong communication skills to interface with internal and external customers and vendors.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• 10-15 years’ experience in the architectural window industry, preferably in an Estimating/Preconstruction or Project Management capacity.
• Window product knowledge and field application experience are a must.
• Ability to travel for work. This job requires more than 50% of the time travelling.
• Ability to lead people in multiple remote locations.
• Sales skills and experience is preferred.
• Process oriented and capable of assessing best practices and ensuring these practices are implemented across the organization.
• Proven track record of VA/VE approach that ensures a higher win rate.
• 20% Travel required  

What OBE Offers You

• Competitive pay
• Paid time off
• 10 Holidays (inclusive of 2 floating holidays)
• Market competitive 401(k) match
• Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life Insurance

About OBE

At OBE, we believe the work of our employees truly matters. From apartments in New York to office buildings in Toronto, stadiums in Dallas, and universities in Atlanta, our teams contribute to the projects that shape the world where we live, work, heal, and play.  

OBE delivers products to a broad customer base of architects, glaziers, contractors, and developers serving diversified residential and commercial construction end-markets. With over 6,700 employees, we operate 82 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries.

If you want to help us build something great- we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager for consideration. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

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