Lumber & Siding Estimator

Trueline; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary of $85,000 to $110,000+

100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Overtime opportunities

Collaborative office culture

Job summary

An established construction estimating firm is seeking a Lumber and Siding Estimator to join their team in Mooresville, NC. This on-site role involves performing detailed takeoffs from architectural drawings and producing procurement-ready material lists for various commercial projects. The ideal candidate has over 2 years of experience in construction estimating, is detail-oriented, and excels in a fast-paced environment. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including 100% employer-paid health coverage.

Qualifications

• Experience with commercial architectural and structural blueprints.
• Ability to work full-time on-site in Mooresville, NC.
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed lumber quantity takeoffs from drawings.
• Produce organized and highly detailed material lists.
• Collaborate with internal teams to validate estimates.

Skills

Construction estimating

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

2+ years of experience in construction estimating or related role

Tools

PlanSwift

On-Screen Takeoff

Bluebeam

Job description

Trueline's client, an established construction estimating firm that supports commercial wood-frame projects nationwide, is seeking a Lumber and Siding Estimator to join their team in Mooresville, NC. This is a fully on-site opportunity for someone who thrives in a precision-driven environment and can deliver highly detailed takeoffs on aggressive timelines while working closely with an experienced in-office team. The company is known for producing procurement-ready material lists for developers and framers across the country, not just high-level estimates, which makes this a strong fit for an estimator who takes pride in technical depth and accountability.

What You'll Do as the Lumber and Siding Estimator:

• Perform detailed lumber quantity takeoffs from architectural and structural drawings for large-scale wood-frame commercial projects
• Review plans for missing information, conflicts, and constructability gaps, then make sound estimating assumptions
• Produce organized, highly detailed material lists used directly for purchasing and project execution
• Work on projects such as multifamily, hospitality, student housing, and senior living developments
• Collaborate with a small internal team to validate quantities, align on assumptions, and maintain estimating consistency
• Balance speed and accuracy in a fast-turn environment where projects often move much faster than typical industry timelines
• Follow established internal takeoff methods and contribute ideas that improve estimating efficiency and output quality

Must-Haves as the Lumber and Siding Estimator:

• 2+ years of experience in construction estimating, drafting, framing, or a closely related role
• Strong ability to read and interpret commercial architectural and structural blueprints
• Experience with PlanSwift, or similar takeoff tools such as On-Screen Takeoff or Bluebeam
• Excellent attention to detail and comfort working within structured processes
• Strong communication skills and a coachable, team-oriented approach
• Ability to work full-time on site in the Mooresville, NC area

Nice-to-Haves as the Lumber and Siding Estimator:

• Experience estimating multifamily or other commercial wood-frame projects
• Background with a general contractor, framing contractor, building materials supplier, or lumber yard
• Architectural drafting experience
• Experience producing material lists that go beyond basic bid-level takeoffs
• A track record of working accurately under tight turnaround expectations

Our Client Offers:

• Base salary of $85,000 to $110,000+ depending on experience
• Flexibility for top performers with the right mix of speed and accuracy
• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Overtime opportunities
• A stable, long-tenured business with a collaborative office culture in Mooresville, NC

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.