Estimating & Pricing Manager

Come be an Employee-Owner of one of the nation's largest producers of metal roofing and siding! We sell, manufacture, build, and distribute metal building components and packages. Since 1988 we've grown to over 13 locations nationwide. We make raving fans of our customers with our "right, on time, every time" commitment.

So, who are we looking for?

People who "Own It"- Commitment to the customer, the company, and each other:

You are customer-focused with an eye for detail.

You are reliable.

People who "Can Do" - Our Attitude:

You are an innovative thinker pursuing continuous improvement.

You embrace teamwork.

You want to positively make an impact and open to change.

People who "Act in Love" - Treats others with humility, respect, kindness, honesty, patience, and self-control.

You enjoy giving back to your community. We take great pride in the communities we live in, so we give back with our time and talents. Each year you can take paid time off to support a cause close to your heart.

And what will you do?

Summary:

The Estimation & Pricing Manager leads the Building Works estimating function, overseeing the accurate, timely delivery of quotes and proposal revisions while owning market pricing strategy for Pre-Engineered Metal Building (PEMB), Self-Storage(SS), Fab-only, and related products. In this player-coach role, the manager leads and develops the estimating team, supports complex estimates directly, and improves estimating standards, tools, and processes to align quotes with margin targets, pricing tiers, and market conditions.

This role partners closely with Sales, Pre-con, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Finance to adjust pricing based on material costs and market trends, supporting profitable growth and competitive positioning across the Building Works portfolio.

Core Functions:

* Estimating Leadership:
Recruit, train, and lead the estimating team, assigning work to balance workloads and meet quote turnaround targets. In a player-coach role, prepare estimates for major or complex projects, including PEMB and self-storage, and ensure accurate, timely quotes and revisions for high-value opportunities. Serve as final approval for major quotes prior to release.

* Quoting & Process Management:
Oversee the timely, accurate preparation of quotes and proposals across Building Works projects, including initial estimates and revisions. Ability to use and tech Metal Building Software (MBS), Develop and improve estimating standards, policies, procedures, and tools to increase consistency and efficiency. Implement quality controls and track KPIs, such as quote turnaround time and win rate, to monitor performance and identify improvement opportunities.

* Pricing Strategy & Administration:
Execute market pricing strategy for PEMB and self-storage offerings, balancing competitiveness with margin targets. Maintain cost files and pricing models in quoting systems, including MBS and Central Link, so quotes reflect current costs and approved markups. In partnership with Sales and Finance, establish pricing tiers, guardrails, and index-based adjustments to respond to raw material costs and market conditions. Enforce disciplined discounting and Delegation of Authority (DOA) policies under Sales leadership and Controller oversight to protect pricing integrity.

* Cost and Risk Analysis:
Evaluate project risks including project design complexity, schedule constraints, and site condition. Validate takeoffs, system selections, and assumptions on project buy outs. Understand alignment gaps with engineering, sales, and customers.

* Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Partner with Engineering, Drafting, Manufacturing, Procurement, Pre-con, and Finance to align estimates with design feasibility, production capacity, lead times, and cost inputs. Provide Sales with pricing guidance, value-engineering options, and timely quote status updates to support customer engagement. Join customer and project calls as needed to support technical and pricing discussions.

* Continuous Improvement & Reporting:
Identify and address root causes of estimating bottlenecks, errors, and inefficiencies to improve throughput and quote quality. Monitor market…