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Riverhead Building Supply

Supplies lumber and materials for building projects

Estimating Manager

Full-TimeDeadline 9/23/27
$90k - $130k
Mid, Senior
Bachelor's
Calverton, NY, USA
RemoteOccasional jobsite presence may be required.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree, one to two years of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with customers, employees, and groups.
  • Advanced knowledge of geometric mathematics and algebraic concepts.
  • Ability to calculate square footage, coverage, conversions, rates, ratios, and percentages.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Proficiency with estimating and spreadsheet software.
  • Working knowledge of enterprise systems, word processing, email, and internet applications.
  • Occasional jobsite presence may be required.
Responsibilities
  • Prepare and coordinate comprehensive, accurate estimates and bids based on client and project requirements.
  • Manage the Estimating Department and ensure estimates are completed accurately and on time.
  • Hire, train, supervise, and support Estimating Department employees.
  • Plan, assign, and oversee the team’s work.
  • Ensure department employees follow company policies and procedures.
  • Review and evaluate requests for estimates.
  • Review estimates and revisions for accuracy and completeness.
  • Ensure estimates are completed on schedule.
  • Review construction documents and blueprints to understand the scope of work.
  • Complete takeoffs from construction documents.
  • Create job folders and initiate customer relationship management (CRM) project tracking.
  • Enter takeoff information to prepare estimates.
  • Obtain material pricing and maintain product and vendor information.
  • Coordinate with outside estimating services when needed.
  • Address department concerns and resolve problems effectively.
  • Directly supervise approximately five to seven Estimating Department employees.
  • Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
  • Support hiring, training, work assignments, performance management, employee recognition, and corrective action.

About the company

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Riverhead Building Supply

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Riverhead Building Supply sells lumber and building materials to builders, contractors, architects and homeowners across Long Island and New England. Its stores carry products for residential construction and remodeling, from framing lumber and roofing to windows, cabinetry, tools and hardware. Customers buy materials through its yards and online stores, while design showrooms let them plan kitchens and choose doors, windows and finishes with specialists. The business combines product sales with jobsite delivery, giving customers a local supplier through different stages of a building project. Founded in 1948, Riverhead Building Supply is headquartered in Calverton, New York.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Calverton, NY

Founded

1948

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What believers are saying

  • Entry routes include customer service: Riverhead labels its facility attendant role entry level.
  • Repeat purchases earn incentives: Riverhead gives qualifying ProCash accounts a 5% bonus twice yearly after $8,000 in purchases.
  • Delivery has dedicated equipment: Riverhead operates over 200 customized trucks and equipment, including boom and spider trucks.

What critics are saying

  • Trade credit brings collection exposure: Riverhead invoices account holders monthly and charges 18% annual interest on overdue balances.
  • Driving includes physical yard work: Riverhead lists loading, unloading and putting away stock among driver responsibilities.
  • Sales quotes have short pricing windows: Riverhead states quoted prices expire after 14 days.

What makes Riverhead Building Supply unique

  • Door work includes hand fitting: Riverhead cuts head jambs and fits door stops individually.
  • Custom trim goes beyond stock: Riverhead lets customers create signature moulding designs alongside hundreds of standard profiles.
  • Riverhead works upstream of orders: its estimators convert blueprints into material quantities and projected costs.

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