A Carter Lumber Estimator performs material take-offs on residential and light commercial buildings. Requires accurate knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within the building construction industry. A strong belief in the mission and goals of the company and customer service are necessary to this position
Requirements to be Considered for the Position:
- 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 of the Position:
Estimating:
- 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.
Field Support:
- 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.
Benefits (full-time employees)
- Health, Dental, Vision (Single and Family Plans) available after 30 days of employment
- 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 from within!
- Military encouraged to apply!