About this role
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Company parties
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
Four Daughters Millwork is seeking a skilled Estimator to support our pre-construction efforts for high-end architectural millwork projects throughout NYC. This role is responsible for preparing accurate takeoffs, analyzing drawings and specifications, and developing competitive cost proposals for custom fabrication work.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Review architectural drawings, millwork details, and bid documents
- Perform quantity takeoffs for cabinetry, wood paneling, furniture, hardware, and finishes
- Prepare detailed labor and material cost estimates
- Solicit and evaluate quotes from vendors and subcontractors
- Identify scope gaps, risks, and potential change orders
- Coordinate with Project Managers, Drafting Engineers, and Production teams
- Support design-assist and design-build budgeting efforts
- Attend occasional pre-bid meetings or site visits
Qualifications
- 3+ years of estimating experience in architectural millwork, cabinetry, specialty trades, or commercial construction
- Strong proficiency in Excel, Bluebeam, PlanSwift, or similar estimating tools
- Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and specifications
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Preferred:
Experience with union labor, prevailing wage projects, LEED/FSC documentation, or custom fabrication environments.
What We Offer:
Experience with union labor, prevailing wage projects, LEED/FSC documentation, or custom fabrication environments.
What We Offer:
- Competitive hourly pay: $30.00 – $44.00 (based on experience)
- Paid time off and holidays
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) eligibility
- Opportunity to grow within an established custom millwork firm serving the NYC market
If you are detail-driven, organized, and experienced in millwork estimating, we encourage you to apply.
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