Estimator

Carter Lumber Company; Michigan; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance & AD&D

401(k) with match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Vendor incentives

Growth opportunities

Military friendly

Job summary

Carter Lumber Company in Michigan is seeking an Estimator to perform material take-offs for commercial designs. You will read blueprints, assess materials, and bid accurately to win projects.

The role requires 3-4 years in light commercial construction or 2 years in estimating, plus proficiency with estimating software and MS Office. Benefits include health/dental/vision, 401(k) matching, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Understanding of commercial construction standards.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Experience in light commercial construction or estimating.
• Proficiency with estimating software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Performs material take-offs for commercial designs from blueprints in a timely manner.
• 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 the status of take-offs and assists sales/projects bid efforts.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Commercial construction knowledge

Customer service orientation

Communication skills

Tools

Professional Estimating Software

Microsoft Office

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!