Director of Estimating
About The Position
Are you a strategic leader with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for driving accuracy and profitability? We’re seeking a Director of Estimating to lead and elevate our estimating team, ensuring every project is positioned for success from the very beginning. In this role, you’ll oversee the full estimating process—guiding your team, refining systems, and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver precise, competitive, and high-quality bids. Join our family-oriented company and be part of a team that values commitment, integrity, and excellence, with the opportunity to make a lasting impact on our growth and performance. At Concepts in Millwork, our team lives by six core values: Commitment, Respect, Integrity, Service Excellence, Positivity, and Innovation. These values are at the heart of everything we do—from the shop floor to the front office. If these principles resonate with you, you may have just found a home with Concepts in Millwork. Join a team where your contributions matter and your values align with a company committed to transforming lives and interior spaces. Position Summary: The Director of Estimating leads the daily operations of the Estimating Department. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: partnering with executive leadership, partnering with sales to meet/exceed company revenue goals, customers and Operations Team on the screening and decision making on project selections; handling projects ranging in size from $2k to $3M+ from bid to close out; meeting with customers at job sites; conducting scope reviews; and providing mentoring/coaching to the Estimating team.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Accounting, Business or Mathematics related, strongly preferred.
- Minimum ten (10) years’ experience in estimating (preferably millwork, casework, metal, glass, stone and/or non-traditional materials); fifteen (15) + years in construction and building industry, highly desired.
- Previous leadership, training and/or mentoring experience.
- Strong understanding of Architectural Woodwork Institute standards (AWS), LEED's and FSC Certification requirements.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and BlueBeam
- Expert ability to read architectural blueprints and shop drawings identifying all millwork items.
- Strong understanding of millwork construction methods; demonstrate continuous education to keep up with changing needs. Have a strong understanding of standard building construction methods
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects in a deadline orientated environment
- Possess an acceptable driving record in accordance with Concepts’ driving policy.
Responsibilities
- Motivate and lead a high-performing estimating team.
- Hire, train, develop, and evaluate the performance of staff.
- Provide constructive feedback and accountability as needed.
- Drive process improvement and standardize the estimating approach for all estimators.
- Provides support to the President and VP, Sales and Marketing with screening and decision making on project selection(s).
- Partners with the Sales team to pursue and earn project bids.
- Review estimator takeoffs, pricing and proposals and work with preconstruction and operations team on approach.
- Communicate with customers to clearly understand project requirements and goals.
- Captures the customer needs without any plans; may need to sketch and price projects with minimal information and/or work with team to price these opportunities.
- Responsible for take-offs, pricing, preparing detailed proposals, meeting bid deadlines and answering all customer post bid questions in a timely and clear manner.
- Constructs detailed and accurate proposals to meet our internal and external customers’ varying needs.
- Prepares and presents at customer scope reviews, for both personal projects as well as with supporting other estimators in their reviews.
- Assists with existing project change orders as needed by project managers.
- Facilitates project hand-offs as well as pre-bid pricing and operational approach to complex bid opportunities.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits Package (some benefits require a brief waiting period):
- 100% employer-paid base medical coverage for employees
- Employer-sponsored life insurance for employees & dependents
- Voluntary life, accident, and dental insurance
- Voluntary LTD, Hospital Confinement and Critical Illness insurance
- FSA, PTO, paid holidays, and 401k
- Employee-Centric Perks: Team lunches, fun events, and recognition programs that celebrate YOU.
- Growth-Focused Culture: Opportunities to lead, learn, and grow in a supportive environment
- Family Atmosphere: We collaborate, celebrate wins, and support each other every day.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
