Millwork Estimator

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

Employment Type: Full-time (remote work not available at this time)

Work Environment: Causal office, family atmosphere, great company culture, strong core values

NFI Office Locations: Plymouth, MN, or Scottsdale, AZ

Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life, , Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off

Travel: Travel as required (estimated at 5%)

Employment Requirements: Clean driving record, background check, and drug test

Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00am – 5:00pm. Will occasionally need to work non-standard hours

POSITION SUMMARY:

Position will be responsible for developing timely and accurate project cost estimates for labor services. Key function of producing our cost estimate will be the ability to accurately complete quantity take-offs and apply estimated hours. Person will be responsible for analyzing RFQ documents to assure that all information that has been provided will allow us to accurately identify project scope of work, and any potential risks.

Individual must be able to professionally collaborate with the client and the internal business development team possessing a “Bid it to Win it” attitude throughout the RFQ process.

You must handle sensitive information with professionalism and integrity while communicating openly and often among team members. You must continually strive to promote smooth workflow and ensure all team needs are met. ?You must actively understand, embrace, and exhibit our core values in all that you do.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Follow approved estimating practices consistent with company guidelines. Ensure such practices result in the most complete estimates possible while ensuring the financial objectives are met
• Analyze job specifications, architectural blueprints, client shop drawings, design intent drawings, and any related supporting documents to create accurate quantity take-offs
• Assign estimated hours to identified scope of work, utilizing established time-standard libraries, and creating new time-standard libraries as necessary
• Prepare cost analysis using established cost worksheet for labor, travel, and miscellaneous expenses
• Assist with maintaining estimating libraries, understand and accurately allocate appropriate hours and skillset level to new library items
• Create subcontractor RFQ’s and manage quotes for sub-trade work when applicable
• Collaborate with Business Development and Account Management teams to produce a comprehensive written proposal using appropriate established templates
• Ensure compliance with company standards, evaluate risks and client requirements
• Attend pre-bid meetings which may involve travel as necessary
• Provide project and estimate overview upon contract award to the Project Management team or other company stakeholders
• Assist in creating a culture of continuous improvement providing world class cost estimating execution
• Develop innovative means and methods for completing projects to increase competitiveness and margin
  

• Nationwide Fixture Installations

Nationwide Fixture Installations (NFI) is searching for an experienced Millwork Estimator to join our estimating team. This position is best suited to candidates who are technically savvy, have strong communication skills, can work on multiple projects and tasks simultaneously. Candidates must be accountable, reliable, detail oriented, and have a construction management or related degree or commercial estimating experience.

For 40 plus years, Nationwide Fixture Installations has been installing architectural millwork, casework, and fixtures for a wide range of markets throughout the country. Whether for a retail store, a restaurant remodel, a new assisted living facility, an amusement park, or a multitude of other venues, NFI installs satisfaction with expertise and confidence. Every installation is self-performed to our client’s exact specifications. NFI does not manufacture any goods.

Our core values say it all: We Lead the Pack, We’ve Got Your Back, We Get it Done, and We Have fun! Check us out at www.nfi-usa.com. We would love for you to join our team!

Requirements:

CORE STRENGTHS / SKILLS:

• Must have strong math skills
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• Analyzes historical project data for application to current and future estimates
• Must be detail oriented with exceptional organizational skills
• Excellent verbal & written communication, listening and interpersonal skills
• Proven track record of being reliable, responsible, and dependable
• Ability to demonstrate a client first culture
• Demonstrates ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Driven for results, ability to take initiative and be action-oriented by applying time management and self-management skills every day in order to meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, specifically Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Must have ability to quickly adapt to our proprietary Opportunity Management (CRM) TRAX
• Ability to interpret blueprints and perform takeoffs. Advanced skills in blueprint reading
• Understands retail fixtures, cabinetry, and millwork construction
• Independent self-starter with high integrity and ethics
• Performs under pressure
• Accountable for performance
• Positive, encouraging, optimistic and fun

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, wood technology, or related construction degree
• Minimum 5 Years estimating experience in a retail or commercial construction environment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and CAD, and/or blueprint software