Estimator

Carter Lumber; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision (Single and -FL

Disability (Short & Long-Term)

Company-paid life insurance and AD&D

Supplemental life insurance

Company-match 401(k)

Vacation time and paid holidays

Room for growth; we promote fromwithin

Job summary

Carter Lumber is seeking an Estimator to perform material take-offs for residential and light commercial designs. The role requires reading blueprints, understanding components, and applying standard estimating software with strong MS Office skills. You will collaborate with outside sales representatives to ensure accurate bids and timely take-offs.

The position emphasizes accuracy, customer service, and supporting growth with potential for advancement within Carter Lumber.

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
• 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 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
• 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

Construction knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Estimating software

Sales experience

Tools

Estimating software

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!