Estimator

Carter Lumber; New Haven (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision plans

Short and Long-Term Disability

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with company match

Vacation time and paid holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Carter Lumber is seeking an Estimator to perform material take-offs on residential and light commercial buildings. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of construction concepts and a commitment to customer service. Responsibilities include reading blueprints and reviewing construction documents.

Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in construction or estimating, and knowledge of Professional Estimating Software and Microsoft Office. Benefits include health plans, short and long-term disability, and a company-match 401(k).

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.

Responsibilities

• Performs material take-offs for residential and commercial designs.
• Reviews construction documents and understands material to bid.
• Works with outside sales representatives regarding blueprints.

Skills

Residential and light commercial construction experience

Blueprint reading

Building material sales experience

Professional Estimating Software knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

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!