Millwork Estimator

Our client is a high-end custom architectural millwork company delivering complex interior environments for luxury residential, hospitality, and commercial projects. As we scale, we are building a world-class preconstruction organization—and we are looking for a senior leader to own and elevate it.

This is not a takeoff-only role. This is a leadership position.

Own and professionalize Clients estimating and preconstruction function. This role is responsible for building and leading a scalable, best-in-class estimating department—leveraging people, process, and technology to set a new standard for the millwork industry in Florida.

Your mission:
To build and manage a scalable estimating organization that uses talent and technology to become the best preconstruction team in the millwork industry in Florida—accurate, fast, strategic, and deeply aligned with Clients growth plan.

• Lead and structure the estimating function
• Define standards, templates, and workflows
• Build a scalable preconstruction system
• Mentor and grow junior estimators
• Perform detailed takeoffs and pricing for custom millwork
• Analyze drawings, specs, and design intent
• Identify risks, gaps, and constructability issues early
• Develop clear scopes, assumptions, and alternates
• Strategic Preconstruction
• Partner with Sales, PMs, Engineering, and Operations
• Align estimates with real production and installation methods
• Improve hit rate without eroding margin
• Build historical cost data and feedback loops
• Client & GC Interface
• Support clarifications, value engineering, and precon conversations
• Help position our clients as a professional, reliable partner

• 8–15+ years in architectural millwork estimating
• Deep understanding of custom casework and specialty interiors
• Strong grasp of materials, fabrication, and installation drivers
• Strategic thinker—not just a counter of parts
• Experience building systems and mentoring others
• Clear communicator with leadership presence
• Spanish a plus
• Technology & Systems Proficiency (Required)
• Extremely proficient with document-sharing and collaboration platforms

• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive)
• Comfortable working inside ERP and CRM systems
• Expert user of digital takeoff and markup tools, including:
• Other takeoff platforms a plus
• Able to organize, version, and control large volumes of drawings and data with precision

• Full-time, in-person role based in Miami, Florida
• The candidate must live in South Florida or be willing to relocate
• Close collaboration with leadership, engineering, and operations
• Occasional project and factory visits

• (Commensurate with experience and leadership level)
• Performance incentives tied to hit rate, margin quality, and preconstruction excellence.
• If you are a senior millwork estimator who wants to build something enduring—not just price jobs—