Estimator

Carter Lumber; Huntertown (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision (Single and  +

Disability insurance (short & long‑a)

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 in Indiana seeks an Estimator to perform material take-offs for residential and light commercial designs, reading blueprints and understanding building components. This role requires 2+ years of experience in construction or estimating and a strong customer service mindset.

The position supports outside sales, ensures bid accuracy, and contributes to project winning by preparing precise material lists and assisting in bid development.

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.
• 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 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

Blueprint reading

Estimating experience

Customer service focus

Building materials knowledge

Tools

Professional Estimating Software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

Microsoft 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!