Lumber and Structural Estimator

Drexel Building Supply, Inc.; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP Shares

Profit Sharing

401k

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

Paid Time Off

Scholarship Program

Charity Match

Job summary

The Drexel Way: Drexel Building Supply, Inc. in Campbellsport, Wisconsin is seeking a Lumber and Structural Estimator to interpret plans, generate material takeoffs, and prepare bids for customers on site.

You will collaborate with sales, purchasing, and design teams to deliver precise quotes on tight deadlines. As part of our pre-construction process, you’ll size headers and structural components, review blueprints, and ensure accuracy from initial blueprint to final quote, contributing to our

Qualifications

• Read and interpret floor plans, blueprints, and project scopes to generate accurate material lists and takeoffs.
• Prepare polished quotes and coordinate with sales, purchasing, and pricing teams.
• Collaborate in pre-bid meetings to evaluate project viability and strategy.
• Size headers and structural components using design software and layout tools.
• Communicate clearly with internal teams and customers to prevent errors and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Plan Interpretation & Estimation: Read and interpret floor plans, blueprints, and project scopes to generate material lists.
• Quote Preparation & Routing: Finalize small and large quotes and coordinate pricing with stakeholders.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Participate in pre-bid meetings with sales and purchasing.
• Structural Design & Component Sizing: Use engineering tools to create layouts and size components.
• Active Communication: Maintain high-level communication to prevent issues and hit deadlines.
• Customer & Team Focus: Be the reliable point person for bids and customer needs.

Skills

Plan interpretation

Estimation accuracy

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

ERP software

AutoCAD

Engineering software

Job description

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.
• 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.

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