Estimator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Short and Long-Term Disability

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) matching

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Room for growth

Job summary

Carter Lumber Company is seeking an Estimator in Warsaw, Indiana. The role involves performing material take-offs for residential and light commercial buildings, requiring a strong understanding of construction practices.

Candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant experience and be skilled at reading blueprints. The position offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, 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 from a variety of blueprints in a timely manner.
• Reviews construction documents and understands material to bid.
• Works directly with the outside sales representatives regarding all aspects of blueprints.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Estimating

Building material sales

Professional Estimating Software

Microsoft 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:

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!