Cabinet Estimator

About the position

The Cabinet Estimator at Schwieters Companies is responsible for designing, estimating, and project managing cabinet lines primarily for commercial builders and contractors, with some residential work. This role emphasizes strong communication and relationship-building skills, as the estimator will interact with various stakeholders including project managers, architects, and subcontractors. The position offers opportunities for advancement within a family-oriented company that values craftsmanship and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret architectural drawings and specifications.
• Use 20/20 software to generate detailed estimates for cabinetry and create layouts for product submittals.
• Generate cabinetry installation drawings and provide detailed installation instructions for field use.
• Obtain pricing on related materials to include with cabinetry estimates.
• Complete submittal documents for applicable scopes of work.
• Organize and maintain project information throughout the duration of a project, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Communicate with project managers, jobsite supervisors, finish carpenters, architects/designers, and other subcontractors as needed.
• Act as the main point of contact on projects for vendors regarding material or installation services.
• Support sales and estimating staff by providing knowledge of cabinetry materials.
• Perform field verifications, record measurements, and review for possible issues with cabinetry layouts.
• Place and review material orders.
• Generate project close-out documents.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the construction industry and ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and specifications.
• Previous estimating experience or product knowledge of cabinetry preferred.
• Kitchen/bath design experience preferred.
• Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or Architecture courses/degree preferred.
• Experience with design software, such as 20/20 & AutoCAD is a plus.
• Knowledge of a variety of computer software applications including Office 365, specifically Excel.
• Analytical ability to gather and summarize data for reports and find solutions to administrative problems.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to work extra hours when needed.
• Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple assignments.
• Excellent mathematical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to multi-task while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver's license.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with design software, such as 20/20 & AutoCAD is a plus.
• Kitchen/bath design experience preferred.
• Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or Architecture courses/degree preferred.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with 3% match
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Work from home options
• Vacation/Holiday pay
• Paid weekly
• Early access to earned wages through payroll program
• Short Term Disability, Life, Accident, and Vision insurance