Architectural Millwork Estimator

Responsibilities

• Project Scope & Lifecycle: Own the invitation-to-bid process from initial review to final submission.
• Evaluate project requests, generate accurate material takeoffs, and compile vendor quotes autonomously.
• Value Engineering: Review architectural construction sets to identify ambiguities, dimension conflicts, or hidden cost drivers. Work directly with general contractors and architects to develop innovative, cost-saving alternatives.
• Precision Bidding: Establish baseline cost boundaries for custom cabinetry, casework, paneling, and specialty wood products, ensuring compliance with AWI standards.
• Continuous Improvement: Run post-award project handoff loops with Project Managers. Review won/lost parameters and historical job costs to sharpen bidding formulas and close structural data gaps.

Requirements

• 5+ years analyzing blueprints and performing digital takeoffs for commercial architectural millwork packages.
• Deep, practical knowledge of custom woodwork fabrication, finish materials, hardware, and AWI Quality Certification Program requirements.
• Fluency with Bluebeam, CAD takeoff tools required. Innergy estimating experience is required; candidates with equivalent commercial millwork ERP experience will be considered.
• Professional communication habits to interface comfortably with general contractors, architects, vendors, and shop floor craftsmen.
• A high attention to details, precision under tight bid deadlines, and a passion for deep architectural file forensics.

Qualifications

• Millwork Experience: 5+ years analyzing blueprints and performing digital takeoffs for commercial architectural millwork packages.
• Technical Standards: Deep, practical knowledge of custom woodwork fabrication, finish materials, hardware, and AWI Quality Certification Program requirements.
• Software Proficiency: Fluency with Bluebeam, CAD takeoff tools required. Innergy estimating experience is required; candidates with equivalent commercial millwork ERP experience will be considered.
• Communication: Professional communication habits to interface comfortably with general contractors, architects, vendors, and shop floor craftsmen.
• An Analytical Mindset: High attention to details, precision under tight bid deadlines, and a passion for deep architectural file forensics.

Skills

• Project Scope & Lifecycle Management
• Value Engineering
• Precision Bidding
• Continuous Improvement
• Blueprint Analysis
• Custom Woodwork Fabrication
• Software Proficiency (Bluebeam, CAD, Innergy)
• Communication Skills
• Analytical Mindset

Benefits

• Annual Estimator Incentive Plan (performance bonus)
• Comprehensive Health and Dental insurance programs
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Dedicated career development paths and ongoing software/industry training