{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"fd3f79add2ec0472def0852b","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fd3f79add2ec0472def0852b","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fd3f79add2ec0472def0852b","title":"Millwork Estimating Manager","description":"Micro-Cap Solutions is conducting a confidential search on behalf of a rapidly growing architectural millwork and commercial interiors company seeking an experienced Estimating Manager to build and lead its Estimating department.\nOur client operates in a fast-paced, custom manufacturing environment and continues to expand its project portfolio and internal capabilities. The organization is investing in stronger preconstruction leadership to improve estimating accuracy, establish scalable processes, and support profitable long-term growth.\nThe Role\nThis is a hands-on leadership position responsible for overseeing the estimating process from initial bid qualification through proposal submission and project handoff.\nThe Estimating Manager will lead and develop the Estimating team, establish department standards, improve pricing and takeoff processes, and ensure proposals are complete, competitive, and aligned with company profitability objectives.\nThis individual will work closely with Business Development, Engineering, Project Management, Purchasing, and Operations to evaluate opportunities, identify risks, develop bid strategies, and ensure awarded projects transition successfully into execution.\nThis role is ideal for an experienced architectural millwork or commercial interiors estimator who enjoys leading people, improving systems, and remaining directly involved in complex estimates.\nKey Responsibilities\nDepartment Leadership\nLead, mentor, and develop the Estimating team\nEstablish department priorities, performance expectations, and accountability measures\nConduct regular coaching, performance reviews, and one-on-one meetings\nBalance workloads and allocate estimating resources to meet proposal deadlines\nBuild a culture focused on urgency, ownership, quality, and continuous improvement\nEstimating & Preconstruction\nOversee estimating activities from bid qualification through proposal submission\nReview plans, specifications, bid documents, and project requirements\nEnsure estimates accurately capture labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, freight, and installation requirements\nDevelop pricing strategies that balance competitiveness with profitability\nReview complex estimates and serve as the final approval point before submission\nSupport conceptual budgets, hard bids, negotiated proposals, and design-build estimates\nProcess Improvement & Accountability\nDevelop and maintain estimating standards, SOPs, pricing databases, and review procedures\nStandardize takeoff methods, estimating templates, and proposal formats\nMonitor estimating workflows, bid schedules, deadlines, and departmental priorities\nIdentify scope gaps, risks, and pricing challenges before proposals are submitted\nBuild scalable systems that improve estimating efficiency, consistency, and accuracy\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nPartner with Business Development to evaluate project opportunities and develop bid strategies\nCollaborate with Engineering, Purchasing, Project Management, and Operations to ensure estimates reflect project scope and execution requirements\nCoordinate thorough project handoffs following successful awards\nSupport value-engineering efforts and alternative design solutions that improve project competitiveness\nTechnical Leadership\nServe as the department’s technical resource for estimating methods, architectural millwork construction, fabrication processes, and installation requirements\nReview complex projects and provide guidance to estimating team members\nMaintain current knowledge of material pricing, labor trends, market conditions, and supplier capabilities\nDrive consistency in estimating methodologies and best practices\nExperience & Profile\n7+ years of estimating experience within architectural millwork, commercial interiors, cabinetry, woodworking, fixtures, construction, or a related industry\nPrevious leadership experience managing an estimating, preconstruction, or technical team\nStrong understanding of construction documents, shop drawings, fabrication processes, material procurement, and project execution\nExperience preparing conceptual budgets, hard bids, negotiated proposals, and design-build estimates\nDemonstrated success developing estimating standards, pricing strategies, and departmental workflows\nArchitectural millwork or commercial interiors experience strongly preferred\nExperience with estimating software, ERP/MRP platforms, Microsoft Excel, and Bluebeam or similar takeoff software\nExperience with Innergy is highly desirable\nStrong leadership, communication, analytical, organizational, and negotiation skills\nAbility to balance strategic department leadership with hands-on estimating responsibilities\nWork Environment\nOakdale, Pennsylvania, or remote for qualified candidates\nOccasional travel, up to approximately once per month, may be required for remote employees\nPay: $100,000.00 - 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