Lead Millwork Estimator
AWM Group - Doral, FL
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Lead Millwork Estimator Build the Best Preconstruction Team in Florida Location: Miami, FL (In-Person) Department: Preconstruction / Estimating Reports to: Founder & CEO AWM Group is a high-end custom architectural millwork company delivering complex interior environments for luxury residential, hospitality, and commercial projects. As we scale, we are building a world-class preconstruction organizationand we are looking for a senior leader to own and elevate it. This is not a takeoff-only role. This is a leadership position. Role Purpose Own and professionalize AWMs estimating and preconstruction function. This role is responsible for building and leading a scalable, best-in-class estimating departmentleveraging people, process, and technology to set a new standard for the millwork industry in Florida. Your mission: To build and manage a scalable estimating organization that uses talent and technology to become the best preconstruction team in the millwork industry in Floridaaccurate, fast, strategic, and deeply aligned with AWM growth plan. Key Responsibilities Department Leadership Lead and structure the estimating function Define standards, templates, and workflows Build a scalable preconstruction system Mentor and grow junior estimators Project Estimating Perform detailed takeoffs and pricing for custom millwork Analyze drawings, specs, and design intent Identify risks, gaps, and constructability issues early Develop clear scopes, assumptions, and alternates Strategic Preconstruction Partner with Sales, PMs, Engineering, and Operations Align estimates with real production and installation methods Improve hit rate without eroding margin Build historical cost data and feedback loops Client & GC Interface Support clarifications, value engineering, and precon conversations Help position AWM as a professional, reliable partner Ideal Candidate 815+ years in architectural millwork estimating Deep understanding of custom casework and specialty interiors Strong grasp of materials, fabrication, and installation drivers Strategic thinkernot just a counter of parts Experience building systems and mentoring others Clear communicator with leadership presence Spanish a plus Technology & Systems Proficiency (Required) Extremely proficient with document-sharing and collaboration platforms Fully fluent in: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive) Comfortable working inside ERP and CRM systems Expert user of digital takeoff and markup tools, including: Bluebeam Revu (required) Other takeoff platforms a plus Able to organize, version, and control large volumes of drawings and data with precision Location & Work Style Full-time, in-person role based in Miami, Florida Candidate must live in South Florida or be willing to relocate Close collaboration with leadership, engineering, and operations Occasional project and factory visits Compensation Base Salary: $110,000 $150,000 per year (Commensurate with experience and leadership level) Performance incentives tied to hit rate, margin quality, and preconstruction excellence. If you are a senior millwork estimator who wants to build something enduringnot just price jobsAWM is the place to do it.
Created: 2026-03-04