American Home & Hardware is seeking a detail-oriented Blueprint Estimator, Contractor Sales & Purchasing Specialist to support our growing lumber and building materials department.
This position combines blueprint estimating, material takeoffs, contractor sales, purchasing, vendor management, and project coordination. The ideal candidate understands residential construction, can read blueprints, prepare accurate material lists, communicate effectively with contractors, and manage vendor relationships.
Responsibilities
Review residential and light commercial blueprints and construction plans
Prepare accurate material takeoffs and cost estimates
Generate customer quotes and proposals
Create framing packages, deck packages, and material lists
Perform deck takeoffs using estimating software
Prepare Andersen and Harvey window quotations
Generate door and millwork quotations
Prepare stair quotations and specialty building material quotes
Process contractor and homeowner sales orders
Follow up on active quotes, deliveries, and special orders
Order inventory and special-order materials from vendors and manufacturers
Monitor inventory levels and replenish stock as needed
Compare vendor pricing and negotiate competitive costs
Build and maintain strong vendor relationships
Track purchase orders and resolve vendor discrepancies
Coordinate deliveries and special-order materials
Work closely with sales staff, contractors, builders, and homeowners
Maintain current knowledge of building materials and industry trends
Verify outgoing orders and deliveries for accuracy
Required Qualifications
Experience reading residential construction blueprints
Ability to perform material takeoffs and estimates
Knowledge of lumber and building materials
Strong math and analytical skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational and time-management abilities
Customer-focused mindset
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Experience working directly with contractors and homeowners
Comfortable contacting vendors and obtaining pricing information
Preferred Qualifications
Experience using Square Takeoff software
Experience with Epicor Eagle
Experience quoting Andersen or Harvey windows
Experience quoting doors and millwork products
Experience preparing stair quotations
Prior contractor sales experience
Lumberyard or building supply industry experience
Ideal Candidate
Former contractor, carpenter, estimator, project manager, inside sales representative, purchasing agent, or experienced lumberyard professional who understands construction plans and enjoys helping customers successfully complete their projects.
Schedule: Monday-Friday with occasional Saturday rotation