Estimator

Carter Lumber; Warsaw (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision (Single and Fat

Disability insurance

Company-paid life insurance and AD&D

Supplemental life insurance

Company-match 401(k)

Vacation time and paid holidays

Vendor incentives

Room for growth

Military encouraged to apply

Job summary

Carter Lumber is seeking an Estimator who will perform material take-offs for residential and light commercial projects. You will read blueprints, review documents, and identify materials needed to bid accurately, supporting outside sales with clear estimates.

Responsibilities include coordinating with field teams, ensuring timely take-offs, and maintaining accurate material lists. The role emphasizes attention to detail and customer-focused service within our growth-minded company.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in residential and light commercial construction or 2 years in estimating.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Understanding of home, pole building, garage, barn and deck components.
• Building material sales experience.
• Working knowledge of Professional Estimating Software.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Access and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Performs material take-offs for residential and commercial designs from blueprints.
• Reviews construction documents and understands material to bid.
• Reviews and fixes potential inaccuracies in material lists.
• Works directly with outside sales representatives regarding all aspects of blueprints.
• Follows up with the status of take-offs and assists outside sales representatives in the selling of projects.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Construction experience

Estimating knowledge

Tools

Estimating software

MS Office

Job description

A Carter Lumber Estimator performs material take-offs on residential and light commercial buildings. Requires accurate knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within the building construction industry. A strong belief in the mission and goals of the company and customer service are necessary to this position

Requirements to be Considered for the Position:

• 2+ years experience in residential and light commercial construction or 2 years in estimating
• Understanding of home, pole building, garage, barn and deck components
• Ability to read blueprints
• Building material sales experience
• Working knowledge of Professional Estimating Software
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Access and Outlook

Responsibilities of the Position:

Estimating:

• Performs material take-offs for residential and commercial designs from a variety of blueprints in a timely manner.
• Reviews construction documents and understands material to bid.
• Reviews and fixes potential inaccuracies in material lists.

Field Support:

• Works directly with the outside sales representatives regarding all aspects of blueprints.
• Follows up with the status of take-offs and assists outside sales representatives in the selling of projects.

Benefits (full-time employees)

• Health, Dental, Vision (Single and Family Plans) available after 30 days of employment
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D
• Optional supplemental life insurance
• Company-match 401(k)
• Vacation time and paid holidays
• Vendor incentives
• Room for growth; we promote from within!
• Military encouraged to apply!