Millwork Estimator — Custom Projects & Proposals

Millworks By Design; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay DOE

Performance pay

Benefits package

Full-time schedule

In-office Newbury Park

Immediate start

Job summary

Millworks By Design is seeking an experienced Estimator to support high-end millwork projects from inquiry to handoff to Production. You will review drawings, prepare detailed bid proposals, and coordinate with clients, designers, vendors, and internal teams to ensure clear scope and pricing.

The role rewards technical precision, strong communication, and the ability to juggle multiple bids. Proficiency with Bluebeam, Excel, and AutoCAD is preferred, along with millwork or finish carpentry

Qualifications

• 2+ years estimating experience in millwork, finish carpentry, or related construction trades.
• Ability to read and interpret residential and light commercial architectural drawings.
• Experience with custom home construction, architectural or engineering backgrounds, or an equivalent technical basis of knowledge.
• Good working knowledge of wood frame construction preferred.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam, Excel, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong mathematical and geometric competency.
• Ability to express ideas graphically through hand sketches, SketchUp, or AutoCAD strongly preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and client-facing communication skills.
• Strong organization, detail orientation, and ability to manage multiple bids at once.
• Working knowledge of lumber, plywood, mouldings, and custom millwork materials.
• Professional, courteous, punctual, and committed to exceptional service.

Responsibilities

• Build detailed, accurate estimates for custom millwork packages.
• Review architectural drawings, specifications, and RFPs to understand full project scope.
• Conduct takeoffs and input labor and material cost units with precision.
• Prepare clear scope write-ups, assumptions, clarifications, and qualifications.
• Flag design conflicts, missing information, and potential risk areas early.
• Reconcile estimates with previous budgets and verify internal accuracy.
• Maintain organized documentation, detail callouts, and internal notes.
• Serve as a responsive, professional point of contact for clients, designers, and vendors during the bid phase.
• Ask targeted questions and generate RFIs to ensure scope clarity.
• Present scope and pricing in ways that are clean, clear, and digestible.
• Send proposals with polished written communication and strong value messaging.
• Demonstrate a solutions-oriented approach when clients lack detail by offering sketches, suggestions, or workable options.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure a smooth handoff from Estimating to Production.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, site walks, and project reviews as required.
• Capture and communicate site conditions or constraints that may affect pricing.
• Support the Production Team by preparing accurate change orders when needed.
• Contribute to a team culture grounded in responsiveness, clarity, and disciplined execution.
• Uphold MBD’s mission, vision, and 7 Core Values.
• Maintain professionalism, punctuality, and strong written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrate strong organization, time management, and follow-through.
• Maintain confidentiality, follow company policies, and model safe work practices.

Skills

Estimating

Millwork

Drawings interpretation

Microsoft Excel

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Communication skills

Organization

Lumber knowledge

Tools

Bluebeam

Excel

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Job description

Millworks By Design is seeking an experienced Estimator to support high-end millwork projects from inquiry to handoff to Production. You will review drawings, prepare detailed bid proposals, and coordinate with clients, designers, vendors, and internal teams to ensure clear scope and pricing.

The role rewards technical precision, strong communication, and the ability to juggle multiple bids. Proficiency with Bluebeam, Excel, and AutoCAD is preferred, along with millwork or finish carpentry