Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Estimating:

• Prepare accurate cost estimates for residential and/or commercial construction and millwork projects, including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor pricing.
• Interpret architectural drawings, specifications, and other project documents to create takeoffs and scopes of work.
• Solicit and analyze bids from subcontractors and vendors.
• Maintain historical cost data for reference and benchmarking.
• Collaborate with project managers and design teams to ensure estimates align with actual field conditions and build strategies.
• Identify potential cost-saving opportunities and value-engineering alternatives.

Sales:

• Serve as a point of contact for clients during the proposal and bidding phase.
• Present estimates and project proposals in a professional and persuasive manner.
• Follow up with clients to answer questions, negotiate pricing, and close deals.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients.
• Track leads, proposals, and conversions in CRM software.
• Attend networking events and job site visits to foster business growth.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in construction and/or millwork estimating (residential or commercial).
• 1 3 years of experience in a client-facing sales or business development role.
• Proficient in estimating software (Buildertrend).
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and technical documents.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, Business, or related field or equivalent work experience will be considered.
• Experience working with general contractors, subcontractors, and developers.
• CRM software experience (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot).

Working Conditions:

• Office-based with frequent visits to job sites and client meetings.
• Occasional evening or weekend work for events or urgent deadlines.

Compensation:

• Salary + Commission or Performance Bonus
• Benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision, 401k, Paid Time Off, etc.)

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