Estimator

Carter Lumber • Excelsior Township, MI

7d

About The Position

A Carter Lumber Estimator performs material take-offs on commercial buildings and 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, along with a commitment to customer service, is necessary for this position.

The Estimator supports commercial project sales by preparing and reviewing material estimates and working directly with outside sales representatives.

Requirements

• Understand commercial construction standards.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• 3–4 years of experience in light commercial construction or 2 years of experience in estimating.
• 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 within the building construction industry.
• Strong belief in the company’s mission and goals, and commitment to customer service.

Responsibilities

• Perform timely material take-offs for commercial designs using a variety of blueprints.
• Review construction documents and understand the materials to be bid.
• Review material lists and correct potential inaccuracies.
• Work directly with outside sales representatives on all aspects of blueprints.
• Follow up on the status of take-offs.
• Assist Outside Sales Representatives and the Installed Sales Manager 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