Estimator

Carter Lumber; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental/ Vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance + AD&D

Supplemental life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Carter Lumber is seeking an Estimator to perform material take-offs for residential and light commercial buildings. The role requires accurate knowledge of construction practices and a strong customer-service mindset aligned with the company mission.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, reviewing documents to bid, and correcting material lists for accuracy. Field support involves collaborating with outside sales and assisting in selling projects.

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
• Building material sales experience
• Proficiency with Professional Estimating Software
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook)

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Skills

2+ years experience in residential and

Home components understanding

Blueprint reading

Sales experience

Tools

Professional Estimating Software

MS 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:

• 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!