Estimator

Carter Lumber; Huntertown (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Supplemental life insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Carter Lumber is seeking an Estimator to perform material take-offs for residential and light commercial projects. The role requires reading blueprints, understanding building components, and collaborating with outside sales to support project bids.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in construction estimating or related roles, plus proficiency with estimating software and MS Office. Growth opportunities exist within a supportive team.

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

Residential & light commercial

Material take-offs

Building material sales

Estimating software

MS Office

Tools

Estimating software

MS Office

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!