Estimator

Company : Crescent City Recruitment Group

Location : Emmaus, PA, 18098

Posted Date : 28 October 2025

Job Type : Contractor

Category : Accounting

Occupation : Estimator

Job Details

Estimator - Architectural Millwork & Casework
Estimators / Project Managers are responsible for evaluating bid specifications and drawings, and ensuring that all information is available and researched in order to successfully bid and win projects.
Responsibilities
Bid Administration

Conduct initial evaluation of projects to determine best fit.
Prepare work to be accomplished by gathering information and requirements, and setting priorities.
Prepare bid submission budget by studying plans, understanding all specifications, identifying and projecting costs for each element of bid.
Prepare and maintain status of plan reproduction.
Prepare bid packages.
Handle all client interactions in a manner designed to build long-term relationships.
Solicit and maintain communication with clients and vendors.
Transmit addenda and other bid information to client.
Demonstrate creativity and resourcefulness to gain better pricing from vendors.
Submit bids and budgets by the bid deadline.
Enter all relevant information into project management software.
Resolve cost discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.

Project Knowledge

Review bid requirements thoroughly, ask follow-up questions as needed, and document responses.
Maintain thorough understanding of scope for specific material and labor requirements.
Perform a comprehensive final analysis and scoping of project prior to bid submission.
Double-check all critical work deliverables to minimize mistakes.
Create bid lists that fit scope of job.
Include value-engineering ideas wherever possible.
Identify creative ways to deliver additional profit when possible.
Maintain cost keys and price masters by updating information.
Stay current on professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops, reviewing publications, and networking.

Project Turnover

Properly turn over bid documents and other documentation to Project Management in a timely manner.
Build strong collaborative relationships with other departments, including project management, production, estimating, accounting, and company management.
Review drawings with Project Management team and highlight areas of concern.
Review job cost with Project Management team.

Follow-Up and Closing

Maintain relationships with architects, general contractors, and potential clients to close business.
Consistently follow up on submitted bids and budgets with clients to close business.
Communicate with other departments as needed to close business.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Secondary education degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
Experience soliciting vendor quotes in an architectural or construction environment with strong knowledge of the woodworking industry.
Experience using estimating software.
Ability to assess bid opportunities, manage bid schedules, attend site/scope review meetings, and maintain productive client communications.
Experience with change orders; scheduling experience using project management software a plus.