Lumber & Building Materials Sales Estimator

Brandon Lumber Company; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation after probationary

Paid sick leave after probationary

Uniform shirts and coats

Consistent Monday–Friday schedule

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Brandon Lumber Company is seeking a Lumber & Building Materials Sales Estimator in Brandon, SD. This role blends material sales, estimating, customer service, and yard operations to support contractors and customers on construction projects.

The ideal candidate reads blueprints, prepares takeoffs and estimates, and communicates effectively with clients. The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule and a salary range of $70,000–$90,000 per year, with benefits including vacation, sick leave,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2-year or 4-year degree in construction or related field OR relevant industry experience.
• Previous experience with construction estimating, plan takeoffs, and bidding required.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in the yard and over the phone with product questions, material selection, and project needs.
• Prepare material takeoffs, estimates, and bids for construction projects with or without blueprints.
• Read and interpret blueprints to accurately bid lumber, siding, windows, doors, steel, and other building materials.
• Consult with contractors and customers regarding building plans, materials, and project requirements.
• Develop accurate and timely estimates based on customer specifications and construction plans.
• Operate saws and cut lumber to customer-specified dimensions.
• Load lumber and building materials into customer vehicles and trailers.
• Work outdoors in the lumber yard and assist with daily yard operations.
• Unload vendor trucks and operate a forklift.
• Assist with stocking shelves and maintaining an organized yard and inventory.
• Participate in year-end physical inventory.
• Perform math and calculations related to measurements, quantities, pricing, and estimates.
• Place orders with vendors and verify order acknowledgements.
• Follow written and verbal instructions and company safety procedures.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors and customers.
• Identify opportunities to grow sales through excellent customer service and relationship management

Skills

Blueprint reading

Estimating

Customer service

Mathematics

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Construction-related degree or coursework

Tools

Forklift

Saws

Job description

Lumber & Building Materials Sales Estimator

Location: Brandon, SD
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $70,000–$90,000 per year
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Build Your Career in Lumber, Building Materials & Sales

We are looking for a Lumber & Building Materials Sales Estimator to join our team and help contractors and customers bring their construction projects to life. This is a hands‑on role that combines building materials sales, estimating, customer service, project support, and yard operations.

The ideal candidate understands construction materials, can read blueprints, prepare accurate material takeoffs and estimates, and enjoys working directly with contractors and customers.

Schedule & Benefits

Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Salary: $70,000–$90,000 per year

We are closed on major holidays, including:

• New Year's Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day and the following day
• Christmas Day

Additional benefits include:

• Paid vacation after probationary period
• Paid sick leave after probationary period
• Company-provided uniform shirts and coats
• Consistent Monday–Friday schedule
• Opportunity to grow sales and develop long‑term customer relationships

What You’ll Do

• Assist customers in the yard and over the phone with product questions, material selection, and project needs
• Prepare material takeoffs, estimates, and bids for construction projects with or without blueprints
• Read and interpret blueprints to accurately bid lumber, siding, windows, doors, steel, and other building materials
• Consult with contractors and customers regarding building plans, materials, and project requirements
• Develop accurate and timely estimates based on customer specifications and construction plans
• Operate saws and cut lumber to customer-specified dimensions
• Load lumber and building materials into customer vehicles and trailers
• Work outdoors in the lumber yard and assist with daily yard operations
• Unload vendor trucks and operate a forklift
• Assist with stocking shelves and maintaining an organized yard and inventory
• Participate in year-end physical inventory
• Perform math and calculations related to measurements, quantities, pricing, and estimates
• Place orders with vendors and verify order acknowledgements
• Follow written and verbal instructions and company safety procedures
• Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors and customers
• Identify opportunities to grow sales through excellent customer service and relationship management

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 2-year or 4-year degree in construction or related field OR relevant industry experience
• Previous experience with construction estimating, plan takeoffs, and bidding required
• Knowledge of lumber and building materials preferred
• Ability to read and interpret construction blueprints
• Strong mathematical and measurement skills
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team
• Strong organization and attention to detail
• Clean driving record
• Ability to successfully complete a drug test and background check
• Ability to lift 80+ pounds unassisted
• Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors in a lumber yard environment