millwork estimator

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Millwork shop

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Operate CADD and other computer software systems
• Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
• Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
• Utilize quantity take-off procedures
• Analyze tenders and recommend awards
• Monitor and adjust contract expenditures
• Prepare and maintain directory of supplies and trade contractors
• Prepare shop drawings
• Prepare project schedules
• Plan and estimate labour and materials
• Answer clients' inquiries and provide information
• Obtain price quotations from catalogues and suppliers
• Create two-dimensional (2-D) drawings with computer-aided design (CAD)
• Create three-dimensional (3-D) models with computer-aided design (CAD)

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Estimating packages
• Scheduling packages
• AutoCAD
• MS Excel
• Quick Books

Project size estimating experience

• $100,001 - $500,000

Area of work experience

• Purchasing, procurement and contracts
• Project coordination

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Gratuities

Other benefits

• Free parking available