Estimator

Carter Lumber Company; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision plans

Short and Long-Term Disability

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) match

Paid vacation and holidays

Vendor incentives

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Carter Lumber Company in Warsaw, Indiana, is looking for a skilled Estimator who performs material take-offs for residential and light commercial buildings. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of relevant experience and be familiar with blueprints and estimating software.

This full-time position offers a range of benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance available after 30 days, short and long-term disability, and a company-match 401(k). We are committed to promoting from within and encourage military applicants.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in residential and light commercial construction or 2 years in estimating.
• Understanding of building components for homes, barns, and decks.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Perform material take-offs for designs from blueprints.
• Review construction documents for accuracy.
• Assist outside sales with blueprints and project selling.

Skills

Residential construction experience

Light commercial construction experience

Blueprint reading

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:

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!