What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Estimator, Cabinetry position at St. Martin America Inc.?
Contempo Cabinetry is hiring a Chief Estimator to support our growing pipeline of commercial and multi-unit residential cabinetry projects.
We are seeking a detail-oriented, highly analytical professional with experience in construction and cabinetry estimating who can contribute meaningfully to the pre-construction process from initial bid through project handoff. This role is ideal for someone who can interpret plans and specifications with confidence, manage detailed takeoffs, develop accurate pricing, and coordinate effectively across departments.
If you have strong estimating experience, advanced Excel skills, and a solid understanding of commercial or multi-unit cabinetry projects, we would like to hear from you.
About Contempo Cabinetry
Contempo Cabinetry delivers high-quality cabinetry solutions for commercial and multi-unit residential projects. We are committed to combining design, functionality, durability, and value to meet the needs of builders, developers, and project teams. Our work requires precision, responsiveness, and a strong understanding of both product and process.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
- Prepare complete and accurate estimates for commercial and multi-unit cabinetry projects
- Review architectural plans, project specifications, and bid documents to determine scope and pricing requirements
- Perform quantity takeoffs and develop detailed cost estimates for labor, materials, and related project components
- Coordinate with internal departments including sales, design, engineering, and operations throughout the estimating process
- Assist in the review and coordination of shop drawings as needed
- Identify scope gaps, pricing risks, and value engineering opportunities
- Maintain clear and organized records of bids, proposals, pricing worksheets, and estimate backup
- Utilize advanced Excel skills to create, manage, and analyze estimate worksheets, bid comparisons, and pricing models
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in construction, cabinetry, and estimating
- Experience with commercial and multi-unit residential projects
- Advanced Excel proficiency
- Strong ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and construction documents
- Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with takeoffs
- Experience with shop drawings
- Engineering experience or related technical knowledge
- Proficiency in AutoCAD
- Experience with 2020 Design
About the Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, dependable, and technically strong. You should be comfortable working with construction documents, building detailed estimates, coordinating with multiple internal teams, and helping drive a disciplined pre-construction process.
Compensation & Benefits
- Highly competitive annual salary
- Paid time off
If you are looking for an opportunity to play a key role in estimating and pre-construction for a growing cabinetry business, we encourage you to apply.