Estimator

Clumber; Decatur (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Job summary

Carter Lumber in Indiana is seeking a capable Estimator to perform material take-offs for residential and light commercial projects. You will read blueprints, review documents, and determine materials to bid, supporting the sales team and ensuring accurate estimates.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, knowledge of home, pole building, garage, barn and deck components, and proficiency with estimating software and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in residential/light commercial construction or 2 years in estimating.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Knowledge of home, pole building, garage, barn and deck components.
• Experience with building material sales.
• Proficiency with estimating software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Performs material take-offs for residential and commercial designs from blueprints.
• Reviews construction documents and determines materials to bid.
• Reviews and fixes inaccuracies in material lists.
• Works with outside sales reps on blueprints and project status.
• Supports outside sales in selling projects.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Residential/Light commercial

Material take-offs

Building components knowledge

Sales experience

Estimating software

MS Office

Tools

Professional Estimating Software

Microsoft Office Suite

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!