Senior Estimator - Millwork Company

Summary The Senior Estimator is responsible for analyzing blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for multiple large‑scale woodworking projects. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Performs project take‑offs and reviews drawings and other project information to determine scope, material and labor requirements and prepare itemized lists. Requests vendor and subcontractor quotes, interprets and processes RFIs, and generates quote lists by project item and saves to project folder. Consults with clients, vendors, and designers to request additional information and clarification on project requirements, scope, and value‑engineering potential. Sets up projects in the operations system, ensuring proper creation of work orders, labor and material budgets, and schedule. Organizes project folders in the project directory using all information obtained during estimating and handoff. Prepares and submits proposals, scopes of work, bid forms, and all other required bid documentation including price breakouts and value‑engineering. Prepares post‑bid scope review documents such as the color OST booklet. Attends scope review meetings with the customer. Follows up on submitted bids. Prepares awarded projects for handoff presentation to the project team. Develops and maintains relationships with vendors and customers. Participates in project team meetings. Supports Project Managers by identifying and quantifying changes in scope and costs, calculating and preparing change orders, vendor quotes, and budget updates, and performing other tasks as needed. Identifies project general condition costs such as travel, field costs, overtime, and others to ensure complete project costs are identified prior to bid submission. Identifies project insurance, permit, license, and tax requirements and coordinates with Accounting and Contracts to quantify those costs in the estimate. Interfaces with other departments such as Project Management, Engineering, Production, and Installation to obtain support and commitment to the cost estimates. Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work. Analyzes completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine the reason for any variances. Provides improvement recommendations to cost‑estimating procedures to reduce future variances between estimated and actual costs. Identifies cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts. Mentors and trains newer Estimators in estimating software, procedures, and methodologies. May perform the responsibilities of Estimator and other duties as necessary. Qualifications & Requirements Core Competencies Problem solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving. Lead – Ability to effectively lead in a team environment, including giving directives, maintaining a professional demeanor, and demonstrating respect for all employees; ability to use your knowledge and skills to help and train other employees. Demonstrates attention to detail, maintains focus, and follows through in completing work tasks. Maintains a sense of urgency and completes assigned tasks within deadlines. Read and understands blueprints. Education and/or Experience Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered. Minimum six years of experience in architectural millwork estimating or a related construction environment. Extensive experience reading and interpreting blueprints, architectural drawings, and specifications. Technical Skills Estimating software – e.g., INNERGY is preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Internet research. Strong mathematical skills, including cost analysis, markups, rates, and percentages. Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, or other project management and take‑off software is a plus. Work Environment & Physical Demands Primarily office‑based role with occasional site visits as required. Ability to sit or stand for extended periods. Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds (plans, samples, etc.). #J-18808-Ljbffr