Residential & Light Commercial Estimator — Growth & Impact

Carter Lumber Company; Solon (OH); 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 and AD&D

Optional supplemental life insurance

Company-match 401(k)

Vacation time and paid holidays

Vendor incentives

Room for growth; we promote fromwithin

Military encouraged to apply

Job summary

Carter Lumber Company is seeking an Estimator to perform material take-offs for residential and light commercial projects. The role requires accurate blueprint reading and the use of estimating software to prepare bids.

The candidate should have experience reading construction documents, understanding materials to bid, and collaborating with outside sales to drive project success. Growth opportunities exist within the company.

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 outside sales representatives regarding all aspects of blueprints.
• Follows up with the status of take-offs and assists outside sales representatives in selling projects.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Estimating software

MS Office

Sales experience

Tools

Professional Estimating Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Carter Lumber Company is seeking an Estimator to perform material take-offs for residential and light commercial projects. The role requires accurate blueprint reading and the use of estimating software to prepare bids.

The candidate should have experience reading construction documents, understanding materials to bid, and collaborating with outside sales to drive project success. Growth opportunities exist within the company.