Estimator, Architectural Millwork

Summary

Join Digifabshop as a remote, full-time Estimator! You will be responsible for creating accurate and timely project proposals for architectural woodwork and metalwork. This role requires expertise in estimating, reading blueprints, and using relevant software. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential. The position offers a flexible schedule (Monday-Thursday 8 am-5 pm, Friday 8 am-2:30 pm). Digifabshop is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

• Knowledge of building materials as well as experience in architectural woodwork, millwork, metalwork or store fixture trades
• Experience with Autocad
• Experience in reading architectural and fabricator shop drawings, as well as understanding of written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
• Effectively conveys accurate information to Senior Management, Team Leaders, and other shop employees in a diplomatic manner
• Excellent written communication skills
• Uses basic mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) to solve problems as well as a working knowledge of fractions, decimals, and standard-to-metric conversion
• Identifies complex problems and reviews related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Understands the visual-spatial translation of 2D drawings to 3D objects as it relates to Digifabshop’s project work
• Manages and coordinates work assignments in relation to deadlines
• Gives full attention to what other people are saying, takes time to understand the points being made, asks questions as appropriate
• Proficient in MS word, MS Excel, and Google Docs
• Proficient in use of electronic communication such as email, chat, and cloud-based collaborative platforms
• Near Vision - The ability to identify details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
• Maintain Stationary Position – The ability to sit continuously for up to 2 hours at a time
• Occasional Light Lifting – The ability to lift up to 25lbs from time-to-time

Responsibilities

• Estimate projects and components following established company processes
• Issue articulate RFI’s ,RFP’s and RFQ’s to interested parties
• Assess RFQ/RFP responses and assist in buy/build outsourcing decisions
• Vendor research
• Takeoffs
• Prepare and present bid packages to management
• Project handoff with project management and production teams
• Interface with project and production managers while projects are produced
• Change order tracking
• Provide improvement recommendations to reduce future discrepancies between estimated and actual costs

Benefits

• Remote work
• Flexible hours (M-Th, 8 am – 5 pm | Fr, 8 am – 2:30 pm)