Carpentry Estimator

Job Description

Carpentry & Interior Finishes | Fast-Tracked Growth

We are partnered with one of the Midwest’s most established family-owned construction firms in its search for a Commercial Carpentry Estimator.

This is a unique opportunity to join a leading general contractor with more than 50 years of success, six integrated construction divisions, and an award-winning workplace culture. Unlike joining a standalone carpentry subcontractor, you will have the resources, project exposure, and long-term career opportunities of a major GC while becoming a key member of its dedicated Carpentry & Interior Finishes Group.

Why You’ll Want to Join

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• Family-owned company with more than 45 years of stability
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• Recognized as an award-winning Top Workplace
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• Six integrated divisions offering long-term mobility and career options
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• Strong pipeline across commercial, multifamily, healthcare, education, hospitality, and mixed-use construction
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• Individualized career development and mentorship
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• Weekly in-house training through the company’s dedicated professional-development program
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• Flexible scheduling and a genuine focus on work-life balance
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• Approachable leadership, limited micromanagement, and the trust to manage your work
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• Modern office with a fitness center, open kitchen, outdoor courtyard, and regular company events
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What You’ll Be Doing

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• Prepare detailed estimates for commercial carpentry and interior-finish scopes
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• Develop competitive bids and conceptual budgets
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• Review drawings, specifications, and construction documents
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• Complete material and labor takeoffs
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• Coordinate with preconstruction leadership, project managers, and field teams
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• Build relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and clients
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• Maintain cost information and help improve estimating processes
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• Support projects from early budgeting through award and construction
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What They’re Looking For

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• Five or more years of construction estimating experience
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• Experience estimating commercial carpentry, architectural millwork, or interior-finish scopes
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• Understanding of competitive bidding and conceptual budgeting
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• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
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• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience
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• Collaborative mindset and the ability to build lasting industry relationships
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