Multi-Family Component/Truss Estimator - MiTek Preferred

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Short and Long-Term Disability

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) matching

Vacation time

Vendor incentives

Job summary

Kighthomecenter is looking for a skilled Truss Estimator in Warner Robins, Georgia. The ideal candidate will perform detailed material take-offs and truss estimating for multi-family construction projects, requiring hands-on experience in truss design.

The role demands a solid understanding of architectural interpretations and familiarity with estimating software, specifically MiTek. Full-time employees enjoy comprehensive benefits, including health plans, 401(k), and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate material take-offs for multi-family truss designs.
• Review construction documents to determine required materials for bids.
• Interpret architectural plans to generate truss layouts.
• Collaborate with Component/Truss Designers for accurate specifications.

Skills

Truss design

Truss estimating

Blueprint interpretation

Estimating software

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
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S

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!