Architectural Specialties, Estimating Supervisor Job

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

The estimated base salary range for this role is $72,000 to $98,000 per year.  
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

​What does it mean to work at Armstrong?

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, product discount programs and many more.
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
• A casual work environment where we have a recognition program for our team, and service awards. You will also be able to make the most of our fitness center and lunchtime cafe. 
• 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. 
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Reporting to the Estimating 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!

• Collaborate across departments to drive project success.
• Receive hands-on product training and development.
• Shape best practices and mentor future leaders.

What You’ll Do

• Distribute daily RFQs from distributors and contractors to their team members.
• Field 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.
• Ensure team members communicate with customers daily to provide status updates as outlined in the Estimating Manual.
• Understand manufacturing process, changes, and improves estimating pricing models in coordination with the Construction Services Manager.
• Submit monthly dash boarding reports on their team’s operational effectiveness.
• Drive 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.
• Train estimating team on current margin guidelines, product, or process changes.
• Coordinate weekly Estimating Team meeting to discuss best practices and lessons learned.
• Work with in-house resources to establish cost and price on custom items.
• Collaborate closely with team members on targeted projects including supporting coordinators on submittal documents.
• Attend In-house product training as provided by AWI AS Training School.

What will make you successful

• Well-developed computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office; extensive knowledge of MS Excel required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a challenging environment. 
• Basic knowledge of Salesforce CRM.
• Basic knowledge of estimating software.
• Effective leadership and people skills; collaborator.
• Proficient at decision making.
• Able to develop and deliver presentations.
• Excellent organizational & time management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of relevant estimating work experience.
• In-depth experience managing multiple design projects from concept to delivery to include quoting, prototyping, purchasing, scheduling, production, and shipping. 
• Prior supervisory experience or experience leading teams.

Why should you join Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is an Americas leader in the design and manufacture of innovative interior and exterior architectural applications including ceilings, specialty walls and exterior metal solutions. With approximately $1.4 billion in revenue, AWI has about 3,700 employees and a manufacturing network of 21 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 architectural 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 (Lancaster PA)

Lancaster, PA. A great central location in South Central Pennsylvania, Lancaster is ideally situated for easy access to major metropolitan cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, and New York City. Lancaster offers a vibrant arts and entertainment community with wonderful historic sites, B&Bs, museums, great shopping, entertainment venues and restaurants.

Armstrong 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!

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