Job Description

Commercial Estimator – Architectural Millwork
Kalamazoo, MI


Position Overview
A premier family-owned commercial millwork and cabinetry organization in the Kalamazoo, Michigan area is seeking an experienced Commercial Estimator to take ownership of their full-cycle bidding process. This position is responsible for managing incoming invitations to bid, reviewing architectural drawings, completing detailed material takeoffs, securing pricing, and preparing final bid packages for large-scale commercial projects across educational, healthcare, and institutional sectors. The ideal candidate will possess specialized architectural millwork and commercial cabinetry estimating experience and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and hands-on environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Track and manage incoming invitations to bid, due dates, and active bid schedules.
• Read and interpret complex architectural drawings, blueprints, specifications, and project documents to define project scopes.
• Perform detailed and accurate material, labor, and quantity takeoffs for custom cabinetry, commercial casework, solid-surface countertops, and architectural millwork.
• Obtain current vendor quotes, pricing, and material costs to generate precise estimates.
• Prepare, organize, and submit final bid documents to general contractors, responding promptly to follow-up inquiries.
• Convert awarded bids into active job files and coordinate transitional documentation with administrative teams.
• Prepare quotes and scope adjustments for project change orders as needed.
• Collaborate effectively with internal CAD/drafting, production, and leadership teams to ensure alignment on project requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of professional estimating experience.
• Direct experience estimating architectural millwork, commercial casework, and custom cabinetry.
• Proven ability to read and interpret complex architectural blueprints and technical specifications.
• Extensive experience performing material, labor, and vendor takeoffs.
• Strong knowledge of commercial cabinetry construction, millwork products, and hardware components.
• Excellent organizational, mathematical, and computer skills, with the ability to manage multiple bids (2–6 daily) under changing deadlines.
• Proactive communication style with a commitment to seeking clarity, asking questions, and driving process ownership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Sage Accounting software.
• Familiarity with CAD-based workflows and drafting integration.

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