Millwork Estimator

Are you a driven individual with a passion for estimating architectural millwork projects?

We are currently hiring for a Millwork Estimator who demonstrates exceptional organizational capabilities, estimating skills, and the ability to communicate effectively and successfully with project stakeholders.

CCW Inc. is a North American industry leader for custom architectural millwork, casework and interior finishes and we are always looking for dynamic individuals to join our growing team.

We provide high quality millwork and interior finishes for retail, commercial, restaurant, hospitality, industrial, and multi-unit residential projects.

**Duties and responsibilities**:
The Millwork Estimator position reports to the Director of Business Development and plays an integral role in achieving our company’s annual sales targets. The primary role of the Millwork Estimator is to contribute to the preparation of cost estimates and the submission of bid packages for CCW Inc. projects, based on the analysis of blueprints, client-supplied drawings, vendor pricing, and collaboration with our Project Management and Production teams.
- Use online tendering systems available for the procurement of tender call drawings and bid packages, and/or perform millwork quantity take-offs from client supplied drawings or electronic files
- Evaluate projects for bid and perform millwork quantity take-offs, specialty architectural millwork take-offs, and obtain all sub-trade vendor pricing (i.e., stone, solid surface, glass & glazing, specialty mouldings, specialty metals) required in order to submit complete bid packages
- Working within our ERP system, prepare formal CCW Inc. quotations for a variety of project scopes and clients
- Collaborate with internal departmental teams regarding the specific types of work that should be sought, as well as the volume levels required in order to meet revenues
- Maintain client database and follow-up on outstanding quotations, placing a strong emphasis on building new client relationships and maintaining relationships with existing clients.
- Attend regular Estimating meetings to discuss upcoming tender packages, potential contract awards, and bid results
- Emphasis will be placed on the employee’s business relationship-building skills and the procurement of contracts
- Identify partnership opportunities and capitalize on sales opportunities across projects. Also, assist in the identification of strategic accounts, following up on sales leads and focusing on growing long-term relationships with clients

**Qualifications include**:

- Post-Secondary diploma/degree in Construction Estimating or a related field is an asset but not required
- Minimum of five years of Estimating experience in the architectural millwork field considered an asset
- Experience with Microsoft Office, with a strong focus on Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat
- Prior knowledge of AutoCAD is an asset
- Valid Driver’s License
- Strong Communication Skills
- Ability to read and understand shop drawings/blueprints

The Millwork Estimator is an office position in CCW Inc. that works from 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Thursday and 8:00am-4:00 pm on Friday. At times, this position may be required to enter the shop to consult with the Production Manager. For these instances, the Estimator is required to wear safety glasses and should be aware of their surroundings at all times.

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person