Top Echelon
Our client is a St Louis-based manufacturer of architectural woodwork, providing high quality custom fixtures and furnishings to high profile customers globally. This is an on-site, in-person position.
We are seeking an experienced Estimator who will be responsible for analyzing blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for multiple large-scale woodworking projects.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Reviews project drawings and documents to determine material, labor, and scope requirements, creating detailed itemized lists.
- Requests and processes vendor/subcontractor quotes, handles RFIs, and organizes quotes within project folders.
- Collaborates with clients, vendors, and designers to clarify project details, scope, and value engineering opportunities.
- Develops and submits proposals, including scope of work, bid forms, pricing breakdowns, and value engineering options.
- Maintains structured project folders and ensures all estimating data is properly stored for seamless project hand-off.
- Attends scope review meetings and assists project managers by identifying cost changes, preparing change orders, and updating budgets.
- Identifies general condition costs (travel, field expenses, permits, insurance, etc.) and ensures all project costs are accounted for before bid submission.
- Works with project management, engineering, production, and installation teams to align estimates with execution plans.
- Analyzes cost trends, recommends improvements to estimating procedures, and helps reduce variances between estimated and actual costs.
- Builds and maintains strong relationships with vendors and customers to enhance project success and long-term partnerships.
Requirements:
- 4+ years of experience as a Estimator
- Experience within the millwork or woodworking industry is required
- Experience in the store fixture, point of purchase (POP), or exhibit industry is preferred
- Two-year degree, or higher, from a technical school or university, is required
Benefits:Why join this company?
- Competitive base salary ranging from $100-150k, negotiable based on your experience.
- Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- 401k retirement plan with generous company match.
- Paid time off is negotiable
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Apply today! A recruiter will contact all qualified candidates.