Estimator

Carter Lumber Company; Decatur (IN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision (Single and?/or

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 fromWithin

Military encouraged to apply!

Job summary

Carter Lumber Company in Indiana is seeking an Estimator to perform material take-offs for residential and light commercial projects. The role requires reading blueprints, understanding construction documents, and coordinating with outside sales to support bids.

You will apply estimating software and Office tools to prepare accurate material lists, verify quantities, and contribute to project success. This full-time position offers benefits and room for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in residential or light commercial construction estimating.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand project scopes.
• Experience in building material sales.
• Working knowledge of estimating software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Perform material take-offs for residential and commercial designs from blueprints.
• Review construction documents to determine required materials.
• Identify and correct inaccuracies in material lists.
• Collaborate with outside sales to support project bids.
• Follow up on take-offs and assist in selling projects.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Estimating experience

Construction knowledge

Tools

Professional Estimating Software

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook)

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!