Trim and Door Estimator

A Trim and Door Estimator analyzes blueprints and specifications to calculate precise material (moulding, doors, hardware) and labor costs for construction projects. They perform quantity takeoffs, prepare detailed bids/proposals, and collaborate with vendors and project managers to ensure accurate, competitive pricing.

• Create materials lists for the specific purposes of costing and purchasing correct material.
• Will be involved in material costing in addition to performing take offs.
• Reading plans and creating take offs.
• Meeting with customers or making changes.
• Ability to use discretion and independent judgment.
• Ability to review a given set of architectural drawings and estimate the costs for the various materials, hardware, siding, windows, and doors.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business reports, technical procedures and/or government regulations; write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Word processing, inventory and spreadsheet software.

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 2+ years of experience with Trim/Door Estimating
• Relevant company estimating software a plus.