Residential Estimator: Turn Blueprints into Builds

Carter Lumber; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Disability

Life insurance

Supplemental life insurance

401(k) match

Vacation & holidays

Vendor incentives

Room for growth

Military encouraged to apply

Job summary

Carter Lumber in Akron, Ohio is seeking an Estimator to perform accurate material take-offs for residential and light commercial projects, ensuring bids reflect project scope and market conditions. You will read blueprints, review construction documents, and verify material lists while collaborating with outside sales representatives to advance opportunities.

Proficiency with professional estimating software and Microsoft Office is required.

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

Estimating

Professional Estimating Software

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access,

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Carter Lumber in Akron, Ohio is seeking an Estimator to perform accurate material take-offs for residential and light commercial projects, ensuring bids reflect project scope and market conditions. You will read blueprints, review construction documents, and verify material lists while collaborating with outside sales representatives to advance opportunities.

Proficiency with professional estimating software and Microsoft Office is required.