Project Estimator

About the company: Ciuffo Cabinetry is a family-owned custom woodworking firm specializing in the design and manufacturing of custom kitchens, baths, closets and all other residential millwork. The Company works with premier builders, architects, and designers to help create some of the most beautiful homes across Long Island, the Tri-State area, Florida and beyond.

Ciuffo Cabinetry is currently hiring a Project Estimator to produce, track, and manage job estimates for the company. This role requires a proactive individual with meticulous attention to detail, excellent accounting skills, and the ability to meet strict deadlines. We are looking for an individual who plans to stay and grow with our company as this is a long-term position intended to eventually transition to the role of Head Estimator.

Duties and Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited to the Following:

Work directly with the Owner, Executive Team, and Head Estimator

Interact through email and phone daily with clients, Architects, Builders, and Designers and partners/vendors in a professional manner

Learn all aspects of Crows Nest and other pricing software programs to price and bid all projects

Learn and apply pricing procedures and methods to project estimates

Read, analyze, and interpret blueprint drawings/specifications

Calculate plan or field measurements and accurate quantity takeoffs for bid proposals

Produce and submit accurate, detailed bid proposals within required deadlines

Transcribe estimates to a formal contract for jobs acquired

Organize and maintain databases of estimates for all jobs

Track and record job costs up to project completion

Price and create change orders for existing jobs that require updates/changes

Create invoices

Other responsibilities may include creating purchasing orders, updating pricing models and other administrative tasks as needed

Qualifications/Requirements:

Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize

Proactive and responsive with strong problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Ability to take ownership of pricing jobs through to completion

The ability to meet tight deadlines under pressure

Strong computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Minimum 2-5 years of proven working experience estimating residential millwork (kitchens, vanities, bars, closets, etc.) a MUST

Expert in reading and interpreting blueprints

Experience in drafting/design strongly preferred

Experience with Crows Nest software a plus

Bachelor’s Degree (BA) in Accounting, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field preferred

Benefits:

401K with matching, flexible saving, health insurance, and paid vacations and holidays.

Salary:

$60k - $80k/year, dependent upon skill level/experience.

This is a full-time position, 7AM – 3:30PM with overtime as needed.