Detailing & Estimating Manager
Salem, Florida, United States of America
Full Time
1 week ago
Key skills
CLeadershipCommunicationProblem Solving
About this role
Build Your Career Where You Matter
Join The Cook & Boardman Group, the nation’s leading provider of architectural doors, frames, hardware, specialty products, and complete security integration services.
At The Cook & Boardman Group, trust and communication are the foundation of how we work. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career has room to grow. Whether you're a problem-solver, innovator, or passionate about service, you’ll thrive here. Be part of a team that invests in your future, celebrates your success, and values your contribution.
Why Work With Us?
We’re committed to your success, personally and professionally. You’ll have access to:
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off for rest, family, and self-care.
• Career Growth: You’ll benefit from continuous learning, mentorship, and leadership training including access to C&B University, our in-house development program.
• Supportive Culture: Innovation, creativity, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.
Responsible for preconstruction support functions, including detailing, estimating, and central takeoff. Establishes plans and strategies to fully utilize the Comsense system and Bluebeam to efficiently detail projects. May be required to complete work individually as well as supervise a team of direct report employees. The Estimating Manager helps decide what projects to bid and assists in following up and closing work. He or she is responsible for hiring, training and supervising other Estimators. Use computer technology and mathematical skills in the formation of the estimate. Responsible for hiring, training and supervising other estimators.
Essential Functions
• Manage the preconstruction support functions of the Detailing and Estimating Departments
• Continue to execute and deliver total opening focus vs. departmental focus
• Develop and upgrade employee skillsets on Comsense, BlueBeam and AutoCAD utilization
• Detail and estimate projects as needed
• Maintain reports for tracking projects and production
• Assign projects to detailers.
• Set bid schedule and work week outline for estimating department
• Receives constructing plans, drawings and specifications and reviews for familiarization; checks for completeness; notes bid deadlines and any special requirements
• Responsible for costing all parts and scope of work
• Performance Management and Performance Reviews of Direct Reports
• Training of new and existing employees.
• All other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
• 5+ years of related experience with the commercial door & hardware industry, required
• Excellent communication and problem solving and analytical skills
• Experience with Comsense.
• Experience with AutoCAD, BlueBeam and/or other related architectural software.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Proficient computer skills; including Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam and Comsense
• Extensive knowledge of Doors, Frames, Door Hardware and able to effectively interpret specifications
• Exceptional Communication Skills – verbal and electronic
• Effective Team Player
• Successful candidate will be a self-starter, team player, deadline and goal oriented
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this role, the employee will regularly communicate verbally and in writing, and must be able to see and hear in a typical office setting. The role frequently involves sitting, walking, standing, using hands to handle or feel, and reaching with arms and hands.
Work Environment
This position operates primarily in a professional office environment. It routinely involves the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, copiers, and filing systems. Occasional business travel may be required.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for success in the role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Cook & Boardman Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Join The Cook & Boardman Group, the nation’s leading provider of architectural doors, frames, hardware, specialty products, and complete security integration services.
At The Cook & Boardman Group, trust and communication are the foundation of how we work. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career has room to grow. Whether you're a problem-solver, innovator, or passionate about service, you’ll thrive here. Be part of a team that invests in your future, celebrates your success, and values your contribution.
Why Work With Us?
We’re committed to your success, personally and professionally. You’ll have access to:
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off for rest, family, and self-care.
• Career Growth: You’ll benefit from continuous learning, mentorship, and leadership training including access to C&B University, our in-house development program.
• Supportive Culture: Innovation, creativity, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.
Responsible for preconstruction support functions, including detailing, estimating, and central takeoff. Establishes plans and strategies to fully utilize the Comsense system and Bluebeam to efficiently detail projects. May be required to complete work individually as well as supervise a team of direct report employees. The Estimating Manager helps decide what projects to bid and assists in following up and closing work. He or she is responsible for hiring, training and supervising other Estimators. Use computer technology and mathematical skills in the formation of the estimate. Responsible for hiring, training and supervising other estimators.
Essential Functions
• Manage the preconstruction support functions of the Detailing and Estimating Departments
• Continue to execute and deliver total opening focus vs. departmental focus
• Develop and upgrade employee skillsets on Comsense, BlueBeam and AutoCAD utilization
• Detail and estimate projects as needed
• Maintain reports for tracking projects and production
• Assign projects to detailers.
• Set bid schedule and work week outline for estimating department
• Receives constructing plans, drawings and specifications and reviews for familiarization; checks for completeness; notes bid deadlines and any special requirements
• Responsible for costing all parts and scope of work
• Performance Management and Performance Reviews of Direct Reports
• Training of new and existing employees.
• All other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
• 5+ years of related experience with the commercial door & hardware industry, required
• Excellent communication and problem solving and analytical skills
• Experience with Comsense.
• Experience with AutoCAD, BlueBeam and/or other related architectural software.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Proficient computer skills; including Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam and Comsense
• Extensive knowledge of Doors, Frames, Door Hardware and able to effectively interpret specifications
• Exceptional Communication Skills – verbal and electronic
• Effective Team Player
• Successful candidate will be a self-starter, team player, deadline and goal oriented
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this role, the employee will regularly communicate verbally and in writing, and must be able to see and hear in a typical office setting. The role frequently involves sitting, walking, standing, using hands to handle or feel, and reaching with arms and hands.
Work Environment
This position operates primarily in a professional office environment. It routinely involves the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, copiers, and filing systems. Occasional business travel may be required.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for success in the role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Cook & Boardman Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.