Project Estimator

DCI Marketing 

Project Estimator

Milwaukee, WI 

Who We Are 

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best. 

DCI-Marketing has delivered results for leading companies in the transportation, cosmetics, consumer electronics and grocery industries for over 80 years. To view our solutions and learn more about DCI Marketing, visit www.dcim.com.  DCI-Marketing is a division of the Marmon Group, a Berkshire Hathaway Company. 

At DCI Marketing, we design and build high-impact dealership environments (millwork, fixtures, graphics, digital displays, furniture, and full facility renovations) for the world’s top automotive brands. This role sits at the center of our sales and project teams: you’ll create accurate, competitive, and beautifully presented budgets and proposals that help us win automotive showroom projects. 

What You’ll Do 

• Perform quantity take-offs from architectural floor plans, elevations, and finish schedules   

• Build detailed, professional proposals for millwork packages, furniture, graphics, and digital signage projects   

• Maintain and improve quoting templates and cost databases   

• Collaborate with our sales team to review scopes, clarify requirements, and secure client approvals   

• Prepare proposal letters, qualifications, clarifications, and exclusions   

• Support operations teams with project hand-off and kick-off meetings   

• Occasionally assist with change orders, special requests, and pricing updates on live projects   

• Build strong, trust-based relationships with clients, architects, general contractors, and our internal teams   

• Respond to customer inquiries in a timely manner, ensuring the highest possible customer satisfaction 

• Understand in detail dealer facility renovations and construction projects  

• Represent DCI on construction kick off meetings with customers and general contractors,  

• Communicate with a variety of stakeholders both internally and externally 

What You’ll Need 

• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, nested formulas)  

• Proven ability to read and interpret architectural drawings (floor plans, elevations, sections)   

• Experience navigating drawings and pulling dimensions accurately using AutoCAD and/or Revit  

• Strong grasp of conceptual estimating and cost-control principles   

• Ability to write clear, professional proposal documents with minimal supervision   

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to explain inclusions/exclusions confidently   

• Natural multitasker who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment   

• Team player who enjoys collaborating with sales, design, and project management  

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or related field   

• 2+ years of estimating or project management experience in millwork, fixtures, or construction   

• Previous work in automotive dealerships, retail environments, or branded spaces   

• Familiarity with Bluebeam, PlanSwift, or similar takeoff software   

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law. 

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.