Estimator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance & AD&D

Supplemental life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & 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 accuracy in identifying materials and understanding construction documents.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, reviewing bid documents, and supporting outside sales by providing precise take-offs and timely follow-ups. This is a full-time position with room for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in residential and light commercial construction or 2 years in estimating.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Building material sales experience.
• Working knowledge of estimating software.
• MS Office suite proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Performs material take-offs for residential and commercial designs from 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.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Estimating experience

Sales experience

MS Office proficiency

Tools

Professional 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!