Considering a career with Big C Lumber? Are you looking for a company that cares about you and your family, the community, and the environment - and likes to have some fun too? Discover more about the Big C Lumber culture here.
Big C Lumber is a local, family-owned company looking for people who want to be a part of our family. We are a stable 105-year-old company!
Why choose Big C Lumber? Discover the many perks and benefits you and your family will enjoy when you join our team:
- 401k with 100% match options
- Health care, dental, and vision plans
- Company paid life and disability insurance plans
- Paid holidays
- Competitive pay
- Promote from within policy
- Evenings and most weekends off (some locations have limited Saturday hours)
- A generous employee discount on our products
- Company cell phone provided for most positions
- Fitbit health initiative
- Big C Lumber branded online apparel store - free apparel upon hire
- Employee referral program
- Very liberal paid time off policy - including flexible holiday hours often resulting in long weekends over some holiday seasons
- Fun family events such as camping trips and baseball games
- Career Development Program
- New position training program - no experience necessary
- 'Above C Level' recognition program
- A culture of embracing new technology to further our ability to communicate and service our customers
- A culture of giving back as we support local charities and programs in the communities we serve
Components Designer
Big C Lumber in Dowagiac, MI is currently seeking a Components Estimator. This is a full-time, day shift position with benefits.
Component Estimator Essential Responsibilities:
- Primary role for this position is estimating structural building materials using CAD based software
- Provide technical assistance for any products Big C offers
- Build and maintain relations with builders, salespersons, vendors, designers, and management
- Observe the Mission Statement, Value Statement, Service Promise and Safety Program
- Promote safety in all areas of influence
- Promote a positive image of the Big C Lumber Drafting & Structural Building Components Facility
- Provide design calculations for single structural members. (EWP, Dimensional Lumber, Steel, Timber Beams, Columns, Trusses etc.)
- Quote Roof, Floor, and Wall materials from supplied prints
- Estimate cost of projects before turning project over to structural design team
- Provide basic layouts for salesmen that describe where or how estimated materials will be used
- Maintain knowledge of, and contact with, regional code requirements and code officials
- Manage and track department’s provided services using Microsoft and database software
- Communicate clearly, accurately, and effectively with employees, management, customers, and suppliers
- Perform any special assignment/projects as required by the Design Manager
- Asset preservation
- Adherence to all safety and fire regulations and anti-theft procedures
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Basic computer skills
- Experience in basic design or construction framing practices
- Strong aptitude for working in a high-pressure customer focused culture
- Well-developed problem solving and analytical skills
- Excellent planning and organization skills
- High level of initiative and motivation
- Commitment to continuous education and improvement
- Knowledge of roof truss design and application
- General knowledge of International Residential Code (IRC)
- Ability to use conversion tables and measurement scale
- Ability to meet deadlines with accuracy
- Detail oriented
- Ability to research information and products through the internet and other resources
- Ability to adapt to in-house software
- Ability to work in a team