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JOB DESCRIPTION: SALES ADMINISTRATIVE AND ESTIMATING MANAGER
Location: Dallas, TX
Reports To: Sales Manager
Position Type: Full-Time, Salary
Salary: $144,700
About the Company
Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey where creativity meets craftsmanship? At Arcadia Products, LLC, we're not just a company; we're innovators in the world of specialty manufacturing and design. Known for our exceptional precision and quality, we take pride in creating customized solutions that exceed expectations across various industries.
From our state-of-the-art architectural elements that enhance commercial spaces to our advanced engineering solutions that drive efficiency, we're at the forefront of transforming visions into reality. Our team has brought to life stunning installations in high-profile projects, from modern office buildings to innovative retail spaces that captivate and inspire.
Our diverse group of talented professionals is passionate about pushing boundaries and delivering exceptional results. Whether you're a skilled craftsman, a creative designer, or a project manager, you'll find exciting challenges that will allow you to grow and make a real impact.
If you're eager to be part of a dynamic team that values creativity, quality, and innovation, Arcadia Products, LLC is the perfect place for you. Join us in shaping the future of design and manufacturing—your next great adventure awaits!
About This Role
The Sales Administrative and Estimating Manager is responsible for overseeing the Account Management, Inside Sales, and Estimating teams, ensuring exceptional customer service, accurate order processing, efficient estimating operations, and strong coordination between sales and internal departments. This role supports business development, customer relationships, and revenue growth while maintaining knowledge of Arcadia, Inc., Wilson, and Arcadia Custom product offerings.
- Team & Customer Management: Lead and support account management and inside estimating staff, oversee customer and architectural inquiries, and ensure exceptional service related to product selection, pricing, lead times, and order status.
- Estimating & Sales Support: Oversee quotation preparation and follow-up through V6 and/or D365, manage estimating capacity and workloads, provide hardware and product support, and assist the outside sales team with customer opportunities.
- Order Management: Review customer purchase orders for accuracy, oversee order entry and processing through shipment, monitor order progress, and resolve discrepancies, backorders, returns, and customer concerns.
- Operations Coordination: Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Production, and Scheduling to coordinate material availability, inventory requirements, production timelines, critical orders, and intercompany transfers.
- Financial & Administrative Support: Assist with customer credit requests, support Accounts Receivable collections, monitor open orders and shipped-not-invoiced transactions in D365, and maintain accurate sales, backlog, and customer activity reports.
- Business Development: Participate in customer and architectural visits, develop relationships with customers and industry professionals, identify account growth opportunities, and support sales meetings and product training.
- Industry Knowledge: Develop and maintain a strong understanding of Arcadia, Inc., Wilson, and Arcadia Custom product lines, technical specifications, manufacturing processes, and competitive positioning.
- Performance & Accountability: Monitor customer satisfaction, quotation turnaround times, order accuracy, team performance, issue resolution, and revenue growth.
- Communication & Leadership: Foster strong cross-functional collaboration among account management, outside sales, engineering, procurement, production, and other internal departments.
Qualifications & Skills
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
- Experience managing customer service, inside sales, account management, or estimating teams preferred.
- Strong customer service and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- ERP experience preferred, particularly V6 and/or Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365).
- Ability to learn technical products, specifications, and manufacturing processes.
- Resourceful, proactive, and detail-oriented.
Work Authorization
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Arcadia Products, LLC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
JOB DESCRIPTION
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FOR:
- Sales Administrative and Estimating Manager -
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the requirements of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. The role may require the performance of other essential and non-essential functions not specifically listed. Management reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to modify, change, or otherwise revise this job description at any time, with or without notice. Nothing in this job description is intended to create a contract of employment of any kind. Employment with Arcadia Products, LLC is strictly on an at-will basis.
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Who's Hiring



Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Manufacturing
- Distribution & Wholesale
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in estimating manager jobs.
- 5+ years of estimating experience in construction, engineering, or manufacturing
- Proficiency in estimating software such as Bluebeam, PlanSwift, or DESTINI Estimator
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience managing full bid cycles from invitation to award
- Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) or similar credential preferred
- Strong knowledge of subcontractor scoping, leveling, and bid package assembly
Tips for Your Estimating Manager Job Search
Quantify bid volume on your resume
Employers want to see the scale of work you've estimated, not just your job duties. List the total annual bid volume you managed, the average project size, and your win rate. Numbers like these cut through generic resumes fast.
Highlight software fluency beyond the basics
Most estimating manager postings require proficiency in takeoff and estimating platforms like Bluebeam, PlanSwift, or DESTINI. Naming the specific tools you've used and the project types you used them on signals you won't need a ramp-up period.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists estimating manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by delivery method
Construction estimating roles often specify a delivery method: design-bid-build, design-build, or CM at risk. Filter your search by these terms so you apply to companies whose workflow matches your actual estimating experience, not just the job title.
Prepare a sample estimate for interviews
Many hiring panels ask you to walk through a past estimate or complete a takeoff exercise on the spot. Bring a sanitized sample of a past bid showing your cost breakdown structure, exclusions list, and subcontractor leveling approach.
Negotiate scope before accepting an offer
Before signing, clarify whether you'll own the estimating department solo or inherit a team, what your bid-to-win ratio target is, and which project types are in the pipeline. These details affect your workload and success metrics from day one.
Estimating Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most estimating managers?
JE Dunn Construction, Burns & McDonnell, and K. Hovnanian Companies are hiring the most estimating managers right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, California, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Activity tends to be highest among general contractors and specialty subcontractors with active preconstruction pipelines.
How many estimating manager jobs are remote?
About 27% of estimating manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with the highest remote share in roles focused on quantity takeoff, cost database management, and estimating systems oversight rather than field-tied preconstruction or owner-facing bid roles.
How do you become an estimating manager?
Most estimating managers start as project engineers or field estimators, build proficiency in takeoff software and cost databases, and progress to leading bids on increasingly complex projects. Earning a Certified Professional Estimator credential and taking on direct responsibility for bid strategy and subcontractor leveling are the steps that most consistently lead to a manager-level title.
Can you get hired as an estimating manager with little experience?
Moving directly into an estimating manager role with little experience is uncommon, but companies with smaller estimating teams sometimes promote strong project engineers or field superintendents who demonstrate cost awareness and bid discipline. Focusing on roles titled lead estimator or senior estimator first, then building a record of winning bids, is the most practical path.
What does the estimating manager interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a phone screen covering your estimating background and software fluency, followed by a panel interview with preconstruction and operations leadership where you walk through a past bid. Some employers include a takeoff or scope-gap exercise. Final interviews often involve discussing how you'd structure the department or improve the current bid process.
Where can I find and apply to estimating manager jobs?
You can find and apply to estimating manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and industry focus, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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