Estimator (Construction) - Denver, CO

84 Lumber; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & sick days

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Holiday pay

FSA medical and dependent care

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

84 Lumber is seeking an Estimator to price residential house plans, remodels, and light commercial projects. You will meet with contractors and customers to discuss estimates and ensure timely completion of plans.

The role requires attention to detail, accuracy, and experience estimating with approved software; you may support daily store operations as directed by the Store Manager.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or 6 months to 1 year of related experience.
• Must pass drug test and background check.
• Experience with Planswift is preferred.
• Grooming policy: Clean shaven.

Responsibilities

• Estimate residential house plans, remodels, and light commercial projects.
• Meet with contractors and customers to assist in estimation and complete plans on time.
• Assist in day-to-day store operations as assigned by the Store Manager.

Skills

Reading plans

Estimating

Meeting with customers

Detail oriented

Word processing software

Spreadsheet software

Inventory software

Education

Associate's Degree or 2-year college

Tools

Planswift

Word Processing Software

Spreadsheet Software

Inventory Software

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a profitable, lifelong career? Would you thrive on a team that challenges you to be your best at a family-owned company that is founded on growth, stability, and the idea that “nothing is impossible”?

84 Lumber is hiring immediately and has the career for you!

WHO IS 84?

84 Lumber is the nation’s largest privately held supplier of building materials, manufactured components and industry-leading services for single and multi-family residences and commercial buildings. With over 310 facilities and plans for even more locations, the opportunities to learn and grow with the company are endless.

Full Suite of Benefits

• PTO, sick and personal days
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Holiday pay
• FSA medical and dependent care
• Annual profit sharing and 401(k) with employer match (decided each year based on company profits)
• Employee discounts and more!

Recognition & Awards

• Most Patriotic Companies by Newsweek, 2026
• Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek, 2026
• Largest Family Businesses by Forbes, 2026
• Top Private Companies by Forbes, 2025
• Best Large Employers by Forbes, 2025

What you will do

The Estimator is responsible for estimating residential house plans, remodels, and light commercial projects. Associates will meet with contractors and their customers to assist them in the estimating process and complete all plans in the time frame agreed upon with clients. Estimators must be very detail orientated, patient, and have experience estimating either manually or with approved software. This position assists in the day-to-day operations of the store as assigned by the Store Manager.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or 6 months to 1 year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must pass drug test and background check.
• Experience with Planswift is preferred
• Grooming policy (Clean shaven)

Pay

$60K+/year DOE

Location

5170 Kalamath St, Denver, CO 80221

Schedule

Monday - Friday 7AM - 5PM

Screenings

• Must authorize a background check
• Must pass urinalysis drug screening

Responsibilities

• Reading plans and creating estimates
• Meeting with customers or making changesStore duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment in reviewing architectural drawings and estimating the costs for the various wood materials and labor to complete the job.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business reports, technical procedures and /or government regulations; write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals; effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Word Processing Software
• Inventory Software Spreadsheet Software