Estimator: Residential & Light Commercial Takeoffs

Carter Lumber Company; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Vendor incentives

Growth opportunities

Military encouraged to apply

Job summary

Carter Lumber Company in Canton, OH is seeking an Estimator to perform material take-offs for residential and light commercial designs, requiring accurate knowledge of construction concepts and a strong commitment to customer service.

The role includes reading blueprints, reviewing documents, correcting material lists, and collaborating with outside sales to advance projects. We offer health/dental/vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k), paid holidays and vacation, and room for growth.

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 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

Residential & light commercial constr.

Building materials sales

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

Professional Estimating Software

Job description

Carter Lumber Company in Canton, OH is seeking an Estimator to perform material take-offs for residential and light commercial designs, requiring accurate knowledge of construction concepts and a strong commitment to customer service.

The role includes reading blueprints, reviewing documents, correcting material lists, and collaborating with outside sales to advance projects. We offer health/dental/vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k), paid holidays and vacation, and room for growth.