Estimator

Carter Lumber • Akron, OH

25d

About The Position

A Carter Lumber Estimator performs material take-offs for residential and light commercial buildings. The role requires accurate knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the building construction industry, as well as a strong belief in the company’s mission and goals and a commitment to customer service.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of 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.
• Accurate knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the building construction industry.
• Strong belief in the company’s mission and goals and a commitment to customer service.

Responsibilities

• Perform material take-offs for residential and commercial designs from a variety of blueprints in a timely manner.
• Review construction documents and understand the materials to bid.
• Review and correct potential inaccuracies in material lists.
• Work directly with outside sales representatives regarding all aspects of blueprints.
• Follow up on the status of take-offs and assist outside sales representatives in selling projects.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision plans for single and family coverage 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; the company promotes from within.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed