Estimating Manager – Custom Cabinetry & Construction

Estimating Manager – Custom Cabinetry & Construction
Wayne, NJ (On-Site)
80-120K (based on experience)

Position Overview
We are hiring a Estimating Manager – Custom Cabinetry & Construction to oversee and optimize our estimating and bidding processes. This leadership role involves managing a team, reviewing plans, strategizing with the sales team, and ensuring competitive, winning bids. If you are an Excel guru with a background in estimating and reading plans, and you’re ready to own the entire pipeline, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of estimators, including a bid assistant and detailer.
• Communicate with sales teams to fill out pre-bid forms and align with sales strategies.
• Review architectural drawings and specifications to prepare accurate estimates.
• Conduct material pricing calculations, incorporating all fees (shipping, taxes, overhead, commissions).
• Collaborate with vendors for quotes and negotiate pricing.
• Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring profitability.
• Compile detailed proposals and scope-of-work documents to present bids effectively.
• Summarize complex data into actionable insights and communicate results clearly.
• Ensure all data and documentation are organized, accessible, and professionally presented.

Must-Haves

• Proven experience (4+ years) in construction estimating and reading architectural plans.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas and data analytics.
• Strong communication skills for collaborating with sales teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to oversee the full estimating and bidding pipeline.
• Demonstrated ability to create and deliver professional reports.
• Strategic mindset for competitive bidding and understanding profit margins.
• Exceptional organizational and task management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the custom cabinet or related industries.
• Familiarity with sales strategies and pitching.
• Background in working with complex calculations and managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Personality Fit

• Flexible, accountable, and dedicated to company success.
• Quick learner who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Humbly confident and respectful, willing to collaborate and contribute.

Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to step into a leadership role, work closely with a talented team, and directly contribute to the success of a growing organization.

Email Resume: Joel@maiplacement.com