Senior Commercial Millwork Estimator — Hybrid/Remote

Orion RED; Smithfield (RI); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental

401(k) with match

PTO & holidays

Job summary

Orion RED in Smithfield, RI is seeking a Commercial Millwork Estimator to evaluate drawings and generate accurate bids for custom millwork, cabinetry, and interior finishes. You will leverage digital takeoffs, Excel, and AWI standards to estimate materials, shop labor, finishing, and installation costs.

The role emphasizes detailed plan review, cost optimization, and clear bid proposals for GCs, with opportunities to hand off awarded projects to drafting and project management teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years estimating experience in commercial millwork or architectural casework.
• Strong digital takeoff and cost estimation skills.
• Familiarity with AWI quality standards and construction documentation.
• Ability to read complex architectural plans and specs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Analyze Plans & Specs: review drawings to identify scope.
• Takeoffs: digital quantity takeoffs for cabinetry, paneling, countertops, trim.
• Costing: estimate materials, shop labor, finishing, drafting time, delivery, installation.
• Source & negotiate: quotes for materials and subcontractors.
• Value engineering: suggest cost-saving fabrication methods.
• Submit bids: prepare clear proposals for GCs.
• Project handoff: transition to drafting and project management teams.

Skills

Estimating experience

Digital takeoffs

Bluebeam or similar

Excel proficiency

AutoCAD (plus)

AWI standards

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Excel

Job description

Orion RED in Smithfield, RI is seeking a Commercial Millwork Estimator to evaluate drawings and generate accurate bids for custom millwork, cabinetry, and interior finishes. You will leverage digital takeoffs, Excel, and AWI standards to estimate materials, shop labor, finishing, and installation costs.

The role emphasizes detailed plan review, cost optimization, and clear bid proposals for GCs, with opportunities to hand off awarded projects to drafting and project management teams.