Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary:
McKenzie Craft is a Miami-based custom millwork and fabrication company. Our purpose is to create beautiful spaces and products that improve the lives of those who inhabit and utilize them. We are proud winners of the "Coolest Office" and "Best Places to Work" awards by the South Florida Business Journal. Operating from our 25,000 sqft headquarters, we house in-house metal fabrication and finish departments, enabling class-leading practices. As AWI members, we prioritize modern technology and software, delivering exceptional solutions that enrich lives.
The Estimator is responsible for completing thorough and accurate takeoffs and proposals for High End, Custom Millwork. This position requires the review blueprints and specifications to generate detailed scopes of work and translate those into estimates. The Estimator will work closely with Project Management, Production, and the Executive Team to produce detailed proposals and present them to the client.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze drawings, specifications, material use and selections, scope of work and perform quantity take-offs.
- Combine all material, labor, production, shipping, and other associated costs in order to calculate a final proposed bid price for the customer.
- Communicate thoroughly with customers regarding RFIs and clarifications.
- Upon bid acceptance, attend required handoff meetings to ensure efficient and complete transfer of information.
- Review offers and quotes by vendors according to requirements to determine the most beneficial alternative.
- Build relationships with key vendors (subcontractors, suppliers, engineers etc.)
- Prepare accurate time and material budgets.
- Other responsibilities and duties may be assigned.
Critical Competencies:
- Communicates Effectively - Creates open channels of communication, adapts message to fit the audience, expresses ideas clearly and concisely, keeps others well informed; listens carefully to input and feedback.
- Product/Job Knowledge - Demonstrates a high level of knowledge of job, products, services and procedures. Has a high level of job knowledge and understanding of systems, procedures, best practices, etc.
- Drives Quality Work is correct and error free within company policies and guidelines, checks quality and correct quality errors and processes, passionate in ensuring that customers receive a quality and correct product
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Wood Technology, or related 5+ years experience estimating millwork projects.
- Proficient in use of Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet software. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in the submittal/bid document management process including review of the architectural drawings, drafted shop drawings, layout conflicts through the RFI process, appliance / equipment coordination, and mockup samples.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities as well as the ability to work under pressure and hit deadlines.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Other Physical Requirements:
- Estimator must wear appropriate attire when visiting a job site. This may include but not be limited to steel-toed boots, must wear protective eye-wear, hearing protection, and hard hats. Every McKenzie employee must adhere to McKenzie Safety Guidelines.