Estimating Manager – Commercial Construction (IN OFFICE)$7000 Sign On Bonus

Estimating Manager – Commercial Construction

Architectural Components, Inc. – Sandy, Utah

Pay: $45.00–$55.00 per hour Quarterly Bonuses
$7,000 Sign-On Bonus
Full-Time | In Person | Minimum 50 Hours per Week

Lead People. Develop Talent. Win Work. Build a Stronger Team.

Architectural Components, Inc. is seeking an experienced Estimating Manager to lead, mentor, and develop our Estimating Department.

We are looking for more than a great estimator.

We are looking for a great people leader.

The right person for this position must genuinely enjoy working with people and know how to manage different personalities, experience levels, strengths, and working styles. You should be approachable, an excellent communicator, comfortable having difficult conversations when necessary, and able to hold people accountable without losing the trust and respect of your team.

This role is responsible for the overall performance of the Estimating Department, including bid quality, workload management, estimating accuracy, team development, deadlines, processes, and communication with other departments.

You will work closely with executive leadership while developing a strong, accountable, collaborative estimating team capable of supporting the continued growth of Architectural Components.

Why Join Architectural Components?

Architectural Components is a second-generation, family-owned commercial specialty contractor serving projects throughout Utah and surrounding states. Since 1997, we have built our reputation on quality workmanship, strong relationships, integrity, and teamwork.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for an Estimating Manager who can help us strengthen not only our estimating processes, but also the people behind them.

This is an opportunity to have a meaningful impact on the company by developing employees, improving systems, strengthening communication, and helping determine which projects and opportunities are right for AC.

What We're Looking For in a Leader

Technical estimating knowledge is important, but your ability to lead people is equally important.

Our ideal Estimating Manager is someone who:

• Is a genuine people person who enjoys developing and supporting employees.
• Builds relationships and earns the trust of their team.
• Understands that different employees may require different approaches to coaching and development.
• Is approachable and available when employees need direction or assistance.
• Communicates expectations clearly and follows through.
• Knows how to hold employees accountable professionally and consistently.
• Can have difficult conversations without avoiding issues or creating unnecessary conflict.
• Recognizes employees' strengths and helps them continue developing.
• Encourages teamwork rather than competition within the department.
• Remains calm and solution-focused when deadlines and workloads become demanding.
• Understands when to step in and when to empower an employee to solve a problem independently.
• Works well with other departments and does not operate Estimating as an isolated team.
• Leads by example and takes ownership of the department's successes and challenges.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, coach, and develop Estimators at varying levels of experience.
• Build a positive, accountable, high-performing department culture.
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with team members.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide meaningful, ongoing feedback.
• Identify individual strengths, development needs, and training opportunities.
• Establish clear expectations, goals, and performance standards.
• Train and onboard new Estimating employees.
• Address performance or communication issues promptly and professionally.
• Recognize strong performance and employee accomplishments.
• Balance workloads based on employee experience, capacity, deadlines, and complexity.
• Facilitate productive Estimating Department meetings.
• Create development opportunities and career paths within the department.
• Promote employee retention through strong leadership, communication, and engagement.

Estimating Department Management

• Oversee the estimating pipeline and department workload.
• Assign bid opportunities based on estimator experience, workload, and project complexity.
• Monitor bid schedules and ensure deadlines are consistently met.
• Review estimates for accuracy, completeness, scope coverage, and risk.
• Ensure estimators thoroughly review plans, specifications, addenda, and bid requirements.
• Assist with complex estimates and high-value opportunities.
• Review labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and vendor pricing.
• Help identify scope gaps, exclusions, clarifications, and potential project risks before bids are submitted.
• Review major bids with leadership when appropriate.
• Track bid results and evaluate estimating performance.
• Analyze won/lost opportunities and identify trends.
• Improve consistency and accuracy across the Estimating Department.
• Help establish estimating standards, templates, and best practices.

Preconstruction & Risk Management

• Evaluate potential projects for scope, complexity, schedule, risk, and overall fit.
• Help determine which opportunities AC should pursue.
• Identify contractual, scheduling, material, labor, or scope risks during the estimating process.
• Ensure assumptions, exclusions, and clarifications are clearly documented.
• Coordinate with Project Management and Field Operations when estimating complex or unusual work.
• Support project handoff from Estimating to Project Management.
• Ensure awarded projects are transitioned with complete and accurate information.
• Participate in scope reviews and preconstruction discussions as needed.

Process Improvement

• Develop and standardize Estimating procedures and workflows.
• Create and maintain Estimating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Identify inefficiencies and implement practical solutions.
• Improve estimating tools, templates, tracking, and reporting.
• Establish consistent bid review and approval processes.
• Improve communication between Estimating, Project Management, Field Operations, Warehouse, Accounting, and executive leadership.
• Ensure estimating documentation is complete, organized, and maintained according to company standards.
• Promote continuous improvement throughout the department.

Relationships & Communication

• Build strong working relationships with general contractors, vendors, manufacturers, architects, and other industry partners.
• Maintain productive relationships with repeat customers and bidding partners.
• Communicate professionally and promptly with customers and vendors.
• Assist Estimators with difficult conversations, scope questions, negotiations, and bid clarifications.
• Work closely with Project Management to improve estimating-to-project handoffs.
• Collaborate with Field Operations to ensure estimated labor and installation expectations reflect actual field conditions.
• Maintain open communication with executive leadership regarding department needs, challenges, and opportunities.

Executive Reporting

Provide leadership with regular updates regarding:

• Estimating pipeline and workload
• Upcoming bid deadlines
• Bid volume
• Bid accuracy and quality
• Win/award rates
• Department performance
• Staffing and resource needs
• Employee development
• Significant bid opportunities
• Estimating risks
• Process improvement initiatives
• Department KPIs

Required Qualifications

• 7–10 years of commercial construction estimating experience.
• 3–5 years of leadership, supervisory, or management experience.
• Demonstrated success managing and developing people.
• Strong commercial construction knowledge.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, addenda, and bid documents.
• Strong understanding of labor, materials, job costing, margins, and construction pricing.
• Experience managing multiple bids and competing deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to coach employees and provide constructive feedback.
• Ability to manage conflict and difficult conversations professionally.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and decision-making abilities.
• High level of professionalism, accountability, and integrity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Division 10, architectural specialties, expansion joint systems, or specialty commercial construction.
• Experience with Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, Monday.com, or similar construction/estimating software.
• Experience building, restructuring, or developing an Estimating Department.
• Experience creating estimating procedures, standards, and SOPs.
• Experience training and developing estimators at multiple skill levels.

How Success Will Be Measured

Success in this position will not be measured solely by how many bids the department produces.

Key Performance Indicators may include:

• On-time bid submissions
• Estimating accuracy
• Bid quality and completeness
• Bid-to-award / win rate
• Gross margin performance on awarded projects
• Appropriate workload distribution
• Quality of Estimating-to-Project Management handoffs
• Team performance and accountability
• Employee development and advancement
• Employee retention
• Training completion
• Department communication
• Process improvements
• Customer and internal department satisfaction

Compensation & Benefits

Architectural Components offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• $45.00–$55.00 per hour
• Quarterly Bonuses
• $7,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Weekly payroll
• 160 hours (20 days) of Paid Time Off
• Eight paid holidays
• Company cell phone
• Medical insurance
• 50% Company-paid after 60 days
• 75% Company-paid after 3 years
• 100% Company-paid after 5 years
• Dental insurance
• 50% Company-paid after 60 days
• 75% Company-paid after 3 years
• 100% Company-paid after 5 years
• Company-paid Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance with optional voluntary coverage
• 401(k) with up to a 4% Company Match
• Quarterly No Missed Days Incentive Program
• Company Safety Incentive Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program
• Professional development and leadership growth opportunities

Our Leadership Philosophy

The Estimating Manager's responsibility is to build and lead an exceptional Estimating Department through people, leadership, accountability, communication, and continuous improvement.

A successful manager doesn't simply make sure the work gets done. A successful manager builds a team that can consistently perform at a high level.

We want a leader who knows their employees, understands their strengths, helps them improve, communicates openly, and creates an environment where people know what is expected of them and feel comfortable asking for help.

Your success will be measured not only by the bids your department produces, but by the strength of the team you build, the people you develop, the culture you create, and the contribution your department makes to the long-term success of Architectural Components.

If you are an experienced commercial construction estimator who loves working with people and is ready to lead and develop a growing team, we'd like to hear from you.

Work Location: In person – Sandy, Utah

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $128,700.00 - $157,300.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• How many years of commercial construction estimating experience do you have?
• How many years of experience do you have directly managing, supervising, or leading Estimators?

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Tell us about a team you have managed. How did you handle employees with different personalities, experience levels, and communication styles?

• How would the people who have worked for you describe your management style?
• Tell us about a process you implemented or improved within an Estimating Department.
• This position requires a minimum 50-hour workweek and regular collaboration with Estimating, Project Management, Field Operations, and executive leadership. Are you able to meet these requirements?
• Are you able to pass a background check and drug screen?

Ability to Commute:

• Sandy, UT 84070 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Sandy, UT 84070: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $128,700 - $157,300