Residential Estimator — Growth, Takeoffs & Benefits

Carter Lumber; Huntertown (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Supplemental life insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Carter Lumber is seeking an Estimator to perform material take-offs for residential and light commercial projects. The role requires reading blueprints, understanding building components, and collaborating with outside sales to support project bids.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in construction estimating or related roles, plus proficiency with estimating software and MS Office. Growth opportunities exist within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in residential and light commercial construction or 2 years in estimating.
• Understanding of home, pole building, garage, barn and deck components.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Building material sales experience.
• Working knowledge of Professional Estimating Software.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Access and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Performs material take-offs for residential and commercial designs from a variety of blueprints in a timely manner.
• Reviews construction documents and understands material to bid.
• Reviews and fixes potential inaccuracies in material lists.
• Works directly with the outside sales representatives regarding all aspects of blueprints.
• Follows up with the status of take-offs and assists outside sales representatives in the selling of projects.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Residential & light commercial

Material take-offs

Building material sales

Estimating software

MS Office

Tools

Estimating software

MS Office

Job description

Carter Lumber is seeking an Estimator to perform material take-offs for residential and light commercial projects. The role requires reading blueprints, understanding building components, and collaborating with outside sales to support project bids.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in construction estimating or related roles, plus proficiency with estimating software and MS Office. Growth opportunities exist within a supportive team.