Architectural Specialties (AS) Estimating Supervisor

Primary location: Marshfield, Missouri
Relocation offered: No
Employment status: Full-Time
Travel: <10%
Non-compete: No

The estimated base salary range for this role is “$85,000 to $100,000” per year.
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

What does it mean to work at Architectural Components Group, Inc. (ACGI), a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, and many more.
Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results.

Reporting to the Construction Services Manager, the AS Estimating Supervisor directs day to day activities of their team. This position also has responsibility for ensuring estimates go out in a timely manner. The incumbent gets involved in the collaboration/coordination of plans and activities with various internal groups (e.g. CAD/design, project management, and manufacturing operations) to support the TCX initiative based on project complexity. The Estimating Supervisor also guides other estimators in questions about products and procedures.

What’s in it for you?

• Lead and develop a high-impact estimating team while driving operational excellence.
• Partner cross-functionally with design, project management, and manufacturing teams on complex projects.
• Influence business performance through pricing strategy, process improvements, and customer experience initiatives.

What does an Estimating Supervisor do?

• Distributes daily RFQs from distributors and contractors to their team members.
• Fields technical questions from the company sales force regarding AS various products and systems.
• Responsible for implementing approved margin management guidelines and updating pricing models accordingly.
• Ensure their team follows all document procedures as outlined in the Estimating Manual.
• Ensures team members communicate with customers daily to provide status updates as outlined in the Estimating Manual.
• Understands manufacturing process, changes, and improves estimating pricing models in coordination with the Construction Services Manager.
• Submits monthly dash boarding reports on their team’s operational effectiveness.
• Drives improved efficiency and effectiveness of the Estimating Department, with the cross functional effectiveness of the Project Managers and the CAD Department.
• Develop, implement, and maintain process improvement around the customer experience to increase Architectural Specialties value through service.
• Trains estimating team on current margin guidelines, product, or process changes.
• Coordinates weekly Estimating Team meeting to discuss best practices and lessons learned.
• Works with in-house resources to establish cost and price on custom items.
• Collaborates closely with team members on targeted projects including supporting coordinators on submittal documents.
• Attends In-house product training as provided by AWI AS Training School.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Direct Reporting Relationships Include:

• Architectural Specialties Design Estimators (4 - 5)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience.
• Well-developed computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office; extensive knowledge of MS Excel required.
• 5 years of relevant estimating work experience.
• Prior supervisory experience or experience leading teams.
• Basic knowledge of Salesforce CRM.
• Basic knowledge of estimating software.

What will make you successful?

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a challenging environment.
• Effective leadership and people skills; collaborator.
• Proficient at decision making.
• Able to develop and deliver presentations.
• Excellent organizational & time management skills.
• In-depth experience managing multiple design projects from concept to delivery to include quoting, prototyping, purchasing, scheduling, production, and shipping.

Physical and Mental Demands

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit for prolonged periods; repetitive motion of hands/wrists/fingers; concentrate and repeat the same physical or mental activities over and over; think analytically and be exact or highly accurate; make decisions such as to identify complex problems, develop options and implement solutions; work in a team; ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADAAA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards; pay attention to and remember details; communicate effectively including active listening to understand points being made, and asking appropriate questions and not interrupting inappropriately; speak to convey information effectively; write to communicate effectively as appropriate for the needs of the audience; read to understand work related documents; move between different physical locations within and between buildings; and push, pull, carry and lift in the normal course of travel.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions with standard level of noise common to an office environment including office equipment and co-workers speaking to each other and on phones. Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment when entering the floor of manufacturing facilities based on the specific requirements of each location.

Why should you join ACGI, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions in the Americas. With approximately $1.3B in revenue, AWI has about 3,600 employees and a manufacturing network of twenty-one facilities in North America.

At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 160 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:

• Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
• Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
• Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
• Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
• Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

About the location (Marshfield MO)

Architectural Components Group, Inc. (ACGI), a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (AWI), is one of twenty AWI plants in North America. Our Marshfield plant in south western Missouri is conveniently located within 3 hours to large cities such as Tulsa, Kansas City, and St. Louis as well as within 30 minutes to the smaller city of Springfield. However, it's rural attributes serve to also attract outdoorsmen and nature enthusiasts. Eight large lakes are within an hour's drive, two smaller lakes are within 30 minutes. All offer an array of outdoor opportunities including fishing, boating, skiing, and sailing. Hiking, biking, wildlife areas, streams, and other river opportunities are within a short drive including the Niangua and Compton Hollow Conservation Areas just outside of Marshfield's city limits.

ACGI, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisition and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!