Estimator

Carter Lumber Company; Huntertown (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision plans

Short/Long-Term Disability

Company-paid life insurance

AD&D

401(k) with company match

Vacation and paid holidays

Growth opportunities – promote from v?

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 buildings, using blueprints and estimating software to bid accurately. The role emphasizes collaboration with outside sales and attention to document accuracy.

The ideal candidate will read blueprints, understand building components, and leverage Microsoft Office for estimates. Growth opportunities exist through internal promotion andVendor incentives are available.

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 blueprints promptly.
• Reviews construction documents and understands material to bid.
• Reviews and fixes potential inaccuracies in material lists.
• Works directly with outside sales representatives regarding blueprints.
• Follows up with take-off status and assists sales in project bidding.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Estimating experience

Construction knowledge

Sales experience

MS Office proficiency

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!