Custom Wood & Metal Fabrication Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Project Estimator – Custom Wood & Metal Fabrication
Full-Time | East Village, San Diego | $75,000–$90,000 + Benefits

Tired of estimating drywall and doors? Want to work on projects you can be proud of?
Basile Studio is a full-service design/build firm known for bold, detail-heavy work in restaurants, hotels, and retail spaces. We build custom furniture, metalwork, millwork, lighting — and we need an estimator who understands how it all comes together.

You’ll work in-office (not on jobsites) with our design and shop teams to create clean, accurate estimates for high-end, custom fabrication projects. If you know your way around shop drawings, tools, and takeoffs, this could be your next great move.

HOW TO APPLY - Go to and, fill out the application form on the bottom of the page.

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Fabrication Project Estimation

    • Analyzing project specification and utilizing assembly operations - estimate the material, labor and overhead cost for fabrication for all components and overall build.

    • Collaborate with all departments to understand project requirements and deadlines and to keep your estimates within the client budget.

    • Study previous projects data and define and document improved process for estimation.

    • Document timing for high level and detailed estimates.

    • Build and maintain a cost database that will allow for quicker estimating.

    • Work with engineering team to develop new and more efficient processes.

    • Establish standards for Engineering and Fabrication departments that reduce hours and consolidate materials for as many processes as possible.

    • Work with the Project Engineer and client to reduce costs at the early/design stage and work with engineers at the design pass off to remove waste and augment build procedures.

    • Identify out of budget items and communicate internally for process fixes to bring items back into budget.

    • Identify and resolve roadblocks and delays in a timely manner and communicate accordingly.

• Qualification Requirements

  • 5+ Years of experience in building construction and fabrication both metal and wood

  • Ability to read and understand blueprints/shop drawings

  • Experience with budgeting

  • Understanding of fabrication equipment, processes and materials

  • Ability to handle multiple projects at once

  • Strong organization and process skills

  • Data analysis and critical thinking

• Bonus Requirements

  • Detail-oriented - You love to find issues before they become issues

  • Effective communication - You bring people together to solve a problem

  • Technical skills - You prefer spreadsheets to notepads

  • Time management - For yourself and the projects

• Job Type

  • This is a full-time position.

  • This position will be based out of our office located in Downtown San Diego.

  • Salary Range $75k - 90k.

• Benefits

  • 401(k)

  • 401(k) matching

  • Dental insurance

  • Health insurance

  • Life insurance

  • Paid time off

  • Vision insurance

  • Parking Allowance

HOW TO APPLY - Go to and, fill out the application form on the bottom of the page.

We are a unique DESIGN and BUILD studio that is fully vertical in its integration of a multitude of different craftsmanship capabilities, ranging from hotels, restaurants, multi-family developments, custom homes to products.