Estimator: Residential & Light Commercial Takeoffs

Carter Lumber Company; New Haven (IN); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Short and Long-Term Disability

Company-paid life insurance

AD&D

401(k) with company match

Vacation time and paid holidays

Vendor incentives

Room for growth

Military encouraged to apply

Job summary

Carter Lumber Company is seeking an Estimator to perform material take-offs for residential and light commercial projects. The role requires reading blueprints, understanding construction components, and collaborating with outside sales to drive project success.

The candidate should have experience in home and deck systems, plus familiarity with estimating software and Microsoft Office. This full-time position offers room for growth and a focus on customer service.

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

Estimating

Blueprint reading

Construction knowledge

Sales coordination

Tools

Microsoft Office

Professional Estimating Software

Job description

Carter Lumber Company is seeking an Estimator to perform material take-offs for residential and light commercial projects. The role requires reading blueprints, understanding construction components, and collaborating with outside sales to drive project success.

The candidate should have experience in home and deck systems, plus familiarity with estimating software and Microsoft Office. This full-time position offers room for growth and a focus on customer service.