Component Estimator

Big C Lumber; Dowagiac (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with full match options

Health, dental, vision plans

Life & disability insurance

Paid holidays

Competitive pay

Promote from within

Evenings & most weekends off

Employee discount on products

Company cell phone

Fitbit health program

Branded apparel store (hire)

Job summary

Big C Lumber in Dowagiac, MI is seeking a Components Estimator for a full-time, day‑shift role with benefits. The primary duty is estimating structural building materials using CAD-based software, and providing technical assistance for all Big C offerings.

You will work with builders, salespersons, vendors, designers, and management to ensure accurate material quantities and timely project starts. You will build strong relationships, observe safety guidelines, and stay current with local codes

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills.
• Experience in basic design or construction framing practices.
• Strong aptitude for a high‑pressure, customer‑focused culture.
• Well-developed problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent planning and organization skills.
• High initiative and motivation.
• Knowledge of roof truss design and application.
• General knowledge of IRC.
• Ability to use conversion tables and measurement scales.
• Ability to meet deadlines with accuracy.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to research information online and offline.
• Ability to adapt to in‑house software.
• Ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Estimate structural building materials using CAD based software.
• Provide technical assistance for Big C offers.
• Build and maintain relations with builders, salespersons, vendors, designers, and management.
• Observe company mission, values and safety programs.
• Promote safety in all areas of influence.
• Quote Roof, Floor, and Wall materials from prints.
• Estimate project costs before design handoff.
• Provide basic layouts for sales staff showing material usage.
• Keep knowledge of regional code requirements and officials.
• Use Microsoft and database software to track services.
• Communicate clearly with employees, management, customers and suppliers.
• Complete special assignments as required by the Design Manager.

Skills

CAD software

Basic computer skills

Design/construction framing

Problem solving

Planning & organization

Deadline driven

Roof truss knowledge

IRC knowledge

Research skills

Teamwork

In-house software

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Database software

Job description

Considering a career with Big C Lumber? Are you looking for a company that cares about you and your family, the community, and the environment - and likes to have some fun too? Discover more about the Big C Lumber culture here .

Big C Lumber is a local, family-owned company looking for people who want to be a part of our family. We are a stable 105-year-old company!

Why choose Big C Lumber? Discover the many perks and benefits you and your family will enjoy when you join our team:

• 401k with 100% match options
• Health care, dental, and vision plans
• Company paid life and disability insurance plans
• Paid holidays
• Competitive pay
• Promote from within policy
• Evenings and most weekends off (some locations have limited Saturday hours)
• A generous employee discount on our products
• Company cell phone provided for most positions
• Fitbit health initiative
• Big C Lumber branded online apparel store - free apparel upon hire
• Employee referral program
• Very liberal paid time off policy - including flexible holiday hours often resulting in long weekends over some holiday seasons
• Fun family events such as camping trips and baseball games
• New position training program - no experience necessary
• 'Above C Level' recognition program
• A culture of embracing new technology to further our ability to communicate and service our customers
• A culture of giving back as we support local charities and programs in the communities we serve

Components Designer

Big C Lumber in Dowagiac, MI is currently seeking aComponents Estimator. This is afull-time, day shift position with benefits.

• Primary role for this position is estimating structural building materials using CAD based software
• Provide technical assistance for any products Big C offers
• Build and maintain relations with builders, salespersons, vendors, designers, and management
• Observe the Mission Statement, Value Statement, Service Promise and Safety Program
• Promote safety in all areas of influence
• Promote a positive image of the Big C Lumber Drafting & Structural Building Components Facility
• Quote Roof, Floor, and Wall materials from supplied prints
• Estimate cost of projects before turning project over to structural design team
• Provide basic layouts for salesmen that describe where or how estimated materials will be used
• Maintain knowledge of, and contact with, regional code requirements and code officials
• Manage and track department’s provided services using Microsoft and database software
• Communicate clearly, accurately, and effectively with employees, management, customers, and suppliers
• Perform any special assignment/projects as required by the Design Manager
• Asset preservation
• Adherence to all safety and fire regulations and anti-theft procedures

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Basic computer skills
• Experience in basic design or construction framing practices
• Strong aptitude for working in a high-pressure customer focused culture
• Well-developed problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent planning and organization skills
• High level of initiative and motivation
• Commitment to continuous education and improvement
• Knowledge of roof truss design and application
• General knowledge of International Residential Code (IRC)
• Ability to use conversion tables and measurement scale
• Ability to meet deadlines with accuracy
• Detail oriented
• Ability to research information and products through the internet and other resources
• Ability to adapt to in-house software
• Ability to work in a team

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