Multifamily Estimator — Flexible Hours, Profit Sharing

Contract Lumber, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Profit sharing

401(k)

Job summary

Contract Lumber, Inc. is seeking a Multifamily Preconstruction Estimator to support our growing multifamily business in Pataskala, Ohio.

This role reviews plans, performs material takeoffs, develops project estimates, and identifies value engineering opportunities to ensure accurate scoping and budgeting before handoff to operations. The candidate will read architectural and structural drawings, collaborate with suppliers and internal teams, and help manage budgets, contracts, and material

Qualifications

• Previous experience in construction estimating, preconstruction, multifamily construction, or a related field preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural construction plans.
• Experience performing material quantity takeoffs.
• Knowledge of lumber, engineered wood products, framing systems, and building materials is preferred.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and estimating or takeoff software.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual, schematic, and final project estimates for multifamily construction projects.
• Review architectural and structural plans to determine lumber, engineered wood products, and other building material quantities.
• Identify scope gaps, discrepancies, and potential issues within construction drawings and specifications.
• Recommend alternative materials, products, or construction methods that can reduce costs while maintaining project quality and performance.
• Work with suppliers, vendors, and internal teams to obtain current material pricing and develop accurate project budgets.
• Collaborate with sales, purchasing, design, and operations throughout the preconstruction process.
• Ensure budgets, contracts, material scopes, assumptions, and project requirements are clearly communicated to the operations team before construction begins.
• Stay informed of lumber and building material pricing, product availability, and market conditions that may impact project costs.

Skills

Construction estimating

Preconstruction

Multifamily construction

Read plans

Material takeoffs

Excel

Estimating software

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication

Tools

Excel

Estimating software

Job description

Contract Lumber, Inc. is seeking a Multifamily Preconstruction Estimator to support our growing multifamily business in Pataskala, Ohio.

This role reviews plans, performs material takeoffs, develops project estimates, and identifies value engineering opportunities to ensure accurate scoping and budgeting before handoff to operations. The candidate will read architectural and structural drawings, collaborate with suppliers and internal teams, and help manage budgets, contracts, and material