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Carpentry Estimator

New Castle, Delaware Permanent USD81,000 - USD99,000 per year View Job Description
Join a growing specialty construction contractor as a Carpentry Estimator where you will lead preconstruction estimating while overseeing project execution from award through completion. This role offers significant visibility across operations and the opportunity to influence project success, client relationships, and business growth.
  • Lead projects from bid to final completion
  • High visibility role with advancement potential

About Our Client

Our client is an established specialty contractor serving commercial and institutional construction markets throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. The company has built a strong reputation for craftsmanship, project execution, and long-term client partnerships, delivering a wide range of interior and exterior construction services across diverse project types.

Job Description

  • Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs, budgets, and bid estimates for carpentry scopes.
  • Review plans, specifications, and contract documents to determine project requirements.
  • Solicit and analyze subcontractor and supplier proposals.
  • Develop detailed project budgets and turnover packages.
  • Manage projects from award through closeout.
  • Coordinate field labor, subcontractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.
  • Monitor cost performance, change orders, RFIs, and project schedules.
  • Attend job meetings and maintain communication with owners, architects, and general contractors.
  • Identify value engineering opportunities and cost-saving solutions.
  • Ensure projects are completed safely, profitably, and on schedule.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Carpentry Estimator should have:

  • Background in commercial carpentry, interiors, specialty contracting, or general construction.
  • Experience performing both estimating and project management responsibilities.
  • Strong understanding of architectural drawings and construction documents.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Client-focused professional with strong leadership and communication skills.
  • Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to balance operational and financial objectives.



Required Skills and Experience

  • 5+ years of estimating experience within commercial construction.
  • Project management experience overseeing construction projects from start to finish.
  • Strong knowledge of commercial carpentry and interior construction scopes.
  • Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
  • Ability to perform detailed material and labor takeoffs.
  • Contract, subcontract, and change-order management experience.
  • Proficiency with estimating and project management software.
  • Strong organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to visit active job sites.

What's on Offer

  • High-impact role combining estimating and project leadership responsibilities.
  • Opportunity to work on diverse commercial construction projects.
  • Established company with a strong industry reputation.
  • Direct collaboration with leadership and operations teams.
  • Long-term growth and advancement opportunities.

If you would like to join a growing team as a Carpentry Estimator in the New Castle area, apply now!

Contact
Taylor Donnelly
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7132224

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Estimator
Industry
Property
Where
New Castle
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Taylor Donnelly
Job Reference
JN-102026-7132224
 

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