Lumber & Building Materials Sales Estimator — Bid & Build

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

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,