Lumber and Structural Estimator

Drexel Building Supply; Campbellsport (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP Shares

Profit Sharing

401k

Job summary

Drexel Building Supply in Campbellsport, Wisconsin seeks a Lumber and Structural Estimator to interpret plans, generate material takeoffs, and craft accurate bids for customers. This on-site role collaborates with sales, purchasing, and structural specialists to deliver timely, precise quotes from blueprint to final bid.

The estimator will analyze blueprints, size components, and coordinate with ERP and layout software to ensure pricing accuracy and project viability for local construction

Qualifications

• Read and interpret floor plans, blueprints, and project scopes for accurate material takeoffs using ERP software.
• Prepare polished quotes and coordinate pricing with purchasers and sales teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate project viability and strategy.

Responsibilities

• Interpret plans and generate material lists and takeoffs for bids and sold projects.
• Finalize small and large quotes; ensure accurate pricing and presentation to customers.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings with sales, purchasing, and engineering teams.
• Assist in sizing headers/structural components and troubleshoot plan issues on drawings.

Skills

Plan Interpretation & Estimation

Quote Preparation

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Structural Design

Active Communication

Customer Focus

Tools

ERP software

Engineering layout software

Job description

Lumber and Structural Estimator

Drexel Building Supply Campbellsport, Wisconsin, United States

About this position

Description:The Drexel Way:

*THIS IS NOT A REMOTE ROLE. ALL WORK WILL BE COMPLETED ON SITE/IN OFFICE IN CAMPBELLSPORT, WISCONSIN*

We don’t just sell lumber; we Supply Happiness. Drexel is Team Member-owned and community-driven. With six retail hubs and three manufacturing plants across Wisconsin, we’ve been a Top Workplace every year since 2011. Why? Because we hire for heart and train for skill. When you join Team Blue, you aren't just a team member - you’re an owner.

The Mission

As a Lumber and Structural Estimator your primary objective is to interpret project plans, generate accurate material takeoffs, and compile high-impact quotes for our customers. You are responsible for analyzing blueprints, estimating material quantities, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver complete, precise bids on deadline. As the analytical backbone of our pre-construction sales process, you ensure that our commitment to the builder is executed flawlessly from the initial blueprint to the final quote.

Defining the Role

• Plan Interpretation & Estimation: Read and interpret floor plans, blueprints, and project scopes to accurately generate material lists and takeoffs for project bids and sold projects using our ERP software.
• Quote Preparation & Routing: Finalize small and large quotes; coordinate with category specialists, purchasing, and the sales team to secure accurate pricing and deliver polished customer presentations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Actively participate in pre-bid meetings with sales teams, market leaders, structural specialists, and purchasing to evaluate project viability and strategy.
• Structural Design & Component Sizing (Growth Area): Utilize engineering and layout software to create floor layouts, tall wall drawings, size headers/structural components, and troubleshoot technical issues on plans.
• Active Communication: Maintain continuous, high-level communication with internal teams and customer touchpoints to prevent errors, resolve plan discrepancies, and meet deadlines.
• Customer & Team Focus: Serve as a reliable point person for project bids, placing customer needs first while fostering a collaborative, win-together team culture.

What Success Looks Like

Performance is measured by your direct impact on our sales conversion rates, estimating accuracy, and project turnaround times:

• Quote Accuracy & Precision: Eliminating material takeoff errors to protect profitability and customer trust.
• Turnaround Time & Deadline Adherence: Consistently meeting bid schedules and delivering quotes under tight deadlines.
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Driving seamless communication between sales, structural design, and purchasing to win viable projects.

The Drexel Advantage

The Wealth-Builder (Ownership)

• ESOP Shares: We don’t just work here; we own the place. You’ll earn a real stake in the company’s success.
• Profit Sharing: When Drexel wins, our team wins.
• 401k: A solid foundation for your long-term retirement goals.

Health & Well-Being

• Comprehensive Coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance to keep you and your family "weather-proof."
• Fitness Reimbursements: Annual funds dedicated to your physical health and family activities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support when life gets complex.

Life & Legacy

• Immediate Paid Time Off: Start with Holiday and Vacation pay from day one.
• Scholarship Program: We’re invested in the next generation—educational support for the children of our team members.
• Annual Charity Match: We’ll double your impact on the causes you care about most.

The "Drexel" Lifestyle

• Birthday PTO: A paid day off to celebrate you.
• Product Discounts: Special pricing on the high-quality materials we sell.
• Plus More: A constant stream of "fun little perks" that make the yard a great place to be.

Other possible titles that might need to be used

• The Essentials: this would be used for anything that is a mandatory skill needed for the job.
• Balance In Action: for a unique schedule that you want to capture.