Multi-Family Component/Truss Estimator

Kighthomecenter; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision plans

401(k) company match

Vacation time and paid holidays

Job summary

Kighthomecenter, located in Warner Robins, Georgia, is seeking a dedicated Multi-Family Component/Truss Estimator to perform detailed material take-offs and estimating specifically for truss designs in multi-family construction projects. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of direct experience and a strong commitment to customer service.

Responsibilities include collaborating with designers to ensure accurate specifications, reviewing construction documents, and providing field support. Benefits include health, dental, and vision plans, as well as opportunities for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in multi-family truss design or truss estimating.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural blueprints.
• Familiarity with professional estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate material take-offs for multi-family truss and component designs.
• Review construction documents to determine materials for bids.
• Work directly with sales representatives on project details.

Skills

Truss design

Blueprint interpretation

Multi-family construction standards

Estimating software proficiency

Microsoft Office Suite

Tools

MiTek truss design software

ITW/Alpine

Job description

A Carter Lumber Multi‑Family Component/Truss Estimator is responsible for performing detailed material take‑offs and truss‑specific estimating for multi‑family construction projects. This role requires direct experience with truss design, truss layout interpretation, and component estimating. A strong belief in the company's mission and goals, as well as a commitment to exceptional customer service, is essential for this position. This position requires direct, hands‑on experience in truss design or truss estimating, specifically within multi‑family construction. This is not a general construction estimating role.

Requirements

• 4+ years of hands‑on experience in multi‑family truss design or truss estimating
  • General construction estimating experience alone is not sufficient
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural blueprints specifically for truss layout
• Strong understanding of multi‑family construction standards
• Familiarity with professional estimating software
• Proficiency in MiTek truss design software (preferred); ITW/Alpine experience is a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook)
• Experience in building material sales is helpful

Responsibilities

Estimating

• Perform accurate material take‑offs for multi‑family truss and component designs
• Review construction documents to determine required materials for bids
• Identify and correct inaccuracies in truss‑related material lists
• Interpret architectural and structural plans to generate truss layouts
• Collaborate with Component/Truss Designers to ensure accurate truss and panel specifications

Field Support

• Work directly with outside sales representatives on blueprint interpretation and project details
• Provide updates on take‑off status and assist sales teams in project selling

Benefits (full‑time employees)

• Health, Dental, Vision (Single and Family Plans) available after 30 days of employment
• Short and Long‑Term Disability
• Company‑paid life insurance and AD&D
• Optional supplemental life insurance
• Company‑match 401(k)
• Vacation time and paid holidays
• Vendor incentives
• Room for growth; we promote from within
• Military encouraged to apply!