Residential Estimator: Takeoffs, Blueprints & Growth

Carter Lumber; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision plans

Short & Long-Term Disability

Company-paid life insurance & AD&D

401(k) with company match

Vacation time & 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 and understanding home, pole building, garage, barn, and deck components, along with experience in estimating and sales.

The position emphasizes accuracy, timely bid preparation, and coordination with outside sales teams. Full-time benefits are provided including health and retirement plans.

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 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

Estimating

Customer service

Sales experience

Tools

Professional Estimating Software

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Access/Outlook)

Job description

Carter Lumber is seeking an Estimator to perform material take-offs for residential and light commercial projects. The role requires reading blueprints and understanding home, pole building, garage, barn, and deck components, along with experience in estimating and sales.

The position emphasizes accuracy, timely bid preparation, and coordination with outside sales teams. Full-time benefits are provided including health and retirement plans.