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Summit Stairs & Millwork
Estimator / Takeoff Specialist
Who We Are
Summit Stairs & Millwork delivers high quality stair systems and millwork products through craftsmanship, innovation, and operational excellence. We partner with builders and contractors to ensure precision, safety, and a finished product that enhances every home. Summit combines field expertise with strong customer relationships to serve residential markets with reliability and consistency. As part of MBP Group, we are supported by a broader network of specialty building businesses focused on growth and operational excellence.
With more than 30 years of experience, Summit designs and manufactures innovative interior stair solutions and millwork products for some of the country’s largest home builders. We are known for dependable service, scalable operations, and solutions that help builders move efficiently from planning to installation.
Where You Come In
The Estimator / Takeoff Specialist plays a key role in supporting accurate project planning and execution for residential stair and millwork projects. This position is responsible for reviewing plans, completing material takeoffs, preparing estimates, and supporting coordination between Sales, Operations, and Production teams.
Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to interpret construction plans and specifications, and the ability to manage multiple projects independently in a fast-paced environment.
What You’ll Do
- Review residential construction plans, specifications, and architectural drawings
- Perform accurate material takeoffs for stair systems, stair parts, and millwork products
- Prepare detailed estimates and pricing based on project scope and customer requirements
- Collaborate with Sales, Field Service Reps, Coordinators, and Customers to ensure project accuracy and alignment
- Identify discrepancies, missing information, or potential project concerns during the estimating process
- Maintain organized records of estimates, revisions, and project documentation
- Support continuous improvement efforts related to estimating accuracy and operational efficiency
- Assist with value engineering and product recommendations when appropriate
- Manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy
- Utilize NetSuite and other internal systems to support estimating workflow and project coordination
What You’ll Bring
- Experience in estimating, takeoffs, construction coordination, or residential building products preferred
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction plans, and architectural drawings
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general computer systems
- NetSuite ERP experience preferred
- Experience with estimating software or CAD-related tools preferred
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to communicate effectively across Sales, Field Service Reps, Coordinators, Customers, and internal support teams
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Knowledge of stair systems, millwork products, or residential construction is a plus
Pay & Schedule
- Full-time position
- Pay based on experience
- Standard business hours with flexibility based on workload and project timelines
Why MBP Group?
As part of the MBP Group family, you will be connected to a broader network of specialty building businesses serving residential and commercial markets nationwide. Opportunities for continued growth and long term career development go beyond a single brand and into a collaborative platform focused on operational excellence, shared leadership, and long term success.