Estimator

Carter Lumber; Kalkaska (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Disability

Life insurance & AD&D

Optional supplemental life insurance

401(k) company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Vendor incentives

Growth opportunities

Military-friendly

Job summary

Carter Lumber Company is seeking an Estimator to perform material take-offs for commercial buildings. You will read blueprints and assess construction documents to create accurate bids, while partnering with outside sales to drive project opportunities.

Ideal candidates have 3–4 years in light commercial construction or 2 years in estimating, plus building material sales experience and proficiency with estimating software and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Understanding of commercial construction standards.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• 3–4 years experience in light commercial construction or 2 years in estimating.
• 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 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/Installed Sales Manager in the selling of projects.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Commercial construction standards

Estimating experience

Sales experience

MS Office

Tools

Professional Estimating Software

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook)

Job description

A Carter Lumber Estimator performs material take-offs on 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:

• Understanding of commercial construction standards
• Ability to read blueprints
• 3-4 years experience in light commercial construction or 2 years in estimating
• Building material sales experience
• Working knowledge of Professional Estimating Software
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Access and Outlook

Responsibilities:

Estimating

• Performs material take-offs for 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/Installed Sales Managerin 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!