Estimator

Merritt; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Merritt is seeking a skilled Millwork Estimator in Mentor, OH to analyze drawings and accurately project costs for custom woodwork projects. You will review plans, estimate materials and labor, and prepare competitive quotes for clients and internal teams.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in millwork or construction estimating, excels at reading architectural drawings, and is proficient with PlanSwift or Bluebeam and advanced Excel. This role offers growth within a growing organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in millwork, cabinetry, or construction estimating.
• Strong ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and technical specifications.
• Excellent numerical accuracy and organizational skills.
• Proficient with take-off software such as PlanSwift or Bluebeam and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Review architectural drawings, blueprints, and project specifications to determine millwork requirements (e.g., cabinetry, paneling, trim)
• Accurately estimate materials, labor, and associated costs for custom woodwork projects
• Prepare clear, detailed, and competitive quotes and bids for clients, contractors, and internal teams
• Source and negotiate pricing from vendors and suppliers to ensure cost-effective solutions
• Collaborate with project managers and production teams to ensure projects stay within budget and timeline
• Revise estimates as project scopes change or new information becomes available

Job description

Millwork Estimator - Join Our Growing Team

We are currently seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Millwork Estimator to join our team. This position is ideal for candidates with experience in custom cabinetry, woodworking, or construction estimating who take pride in precision, organization, and craftsmanship. If you enjoy analyzing drawings and accurately projecting costs for custom millwork projects, we'd like to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Review architectural drawings, blueprints, and project specifications to determine millwork requirements (e.g., cabinetry, paneling, trim)
• Accurately estimate materials, labor, and associated costs for custom woodwork projects
• Prepare clear, detailed, and competitive quotes and bids for clients, contractors, and internal teams
• Source and negotiate pricing from vendors and suppliers to ensure cost-effective solutions
• Collaborate with project managers and production teams to ensure projects stay within budget and timeline
• Revise estimates as project scopes change or new information becomes available

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in millwork, cabinetry, or construction estimating
• Proficient in reading and interpreting architectural drawings and technical specifications
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and numerical accuracy
• Proficiency in PlanSwift, Bluebeam, or other industry-standard take-off software
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally with design, production, and sales teams

Why Join Us

• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Opportunities to work on unique and custom millwork projects
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Room for growth and career advancement within a growing organization

If you’re passionate about craftsmanship and want to be part of a team that values quality, innovation, and precision - we encourage you to apply.