Estimator

Carter Lumber; Decatur (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance after 30 days

Short and Long-Term Disability

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Carter Lumber in Decatur, Indiana, is seeking an Estimator responsible for performing material take-offs for residential and light commercial buildings. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of relevant experience and proficiency in estimating software.

In this role, you will collaborate with outside sales representatives and ensure accurate estimates based on blueprints. The position offers benefits including health, dental, vision, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Material take-offs and estimating

Reading blueprints

Building material sales

Professional Estimating Software

Microsoft Office proficiency

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:

• 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
• Room for growth; we promote from within!