Lumber and Structural Estimator

DREXEL BUILDING SUPPLY INC•Campbellsport, WI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Drexel Way: THIS IS NOT A REMOTE ROLE. ALL WORK WILL BE COMPLETED ON SITE/IN OFFICE IN CAMPBELLSPORT, WISCONSIN. We don’t just sell lumber; we Supply Happiness. Drexel is Team Member-owned and community-driven. With six retail hubs and three manufacturing plants across Wisconsin, we’ve been a Top Workplace every year since 2011. Why? Because we hire for heart and train for skill. When you join Team Blue, you aren't just a team member - you’re an owner. The Mission: As a Lumber and Structural Estimator your primary objective is to interpret project plans, generate accurate material takeoffs, and compile high-impact quotes for our customers. You are responsible for analyzing blueprints, estimating material quantities, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver complete, precise bids on deadline. As the analytical backbone of our pre-construction sales process, you ensure that our commitment to the builder is executed flawlessly from the initial blueprint to the final quote. Defining the Role: Plan Interpretation & Estimation: Read and interpret floor plans, blueprints, and project scopes to accurately generate material lists and takeoffs for project bids and sold projects using our ERP software. Quote Preparation & Routing: Finalize small and large quotes; coordinate with category specialists, purchasing, and the sales team to secure accurate pricing and deliver polished customer presentations. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Actively participate in pre-bid meetings with sales teams, market leaders, structural specialists, and purchasing to evaluate project viability and strategy. Structural Design & Component Sizing (Growth Area): Utilize engineering and layout software to create floor layouts, tall wall drawings, size headers/structural components, and troubleshoot technical issues on plans. Active Communication: Maintain continuous, high-level communication with internal teams and customer touchpoints to prevent errors, resolve plan discrepancies, and meet deadlines. Customer & Team Focus: Serve as a reliable point person for project bids, placing customer needs first while fostering a collaborative, win-together team culture. What Success Looks Like: Performance is measured by your direct impact on our sales conversion rates, estimating accuracy, and project turnaround times: Quote Accuracy & Precision: Eliminating material takeoff errors to protect profitability and customer trust. Turnaround Time & Deadline Adherence: Consistently meeting bid schedules and delivering quotes under tight deadlines. Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Driving seamless communication between sales, structural design, and purchasing to win viable projects.

Requirements

Interpret project plans
Generate accurate material takeoffs
Compile high-impact quotes
Analyze blueprints
Estimate material quantities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams
Deliver precise bids on deadline
Use ERP software
Secure accurate pricing
Deliver polished customer presentations
Evaluate project viability and strategy
Create floor layouts
Create tall wall drawings
Size headers/structural components
Troubleshoot technical issues on plans
Prevent errors
Resolve plan discrepancies
Meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

Structural Design & Component Sizing

Responsibilities

Read and interpret floor plans, blueprints, and project scopes to accurately generate material lists and takeoffs for project bids and sold projects using our ERP software.
Finalize small and large quotes; coordinate with category specialists, purchasing, and the sales team to secure accurate pricing and deliver polished customer presentations.
Actively participate in pre-bid meetings with sales teams, market leaders, structural specialists, and purchasing to evaluate project viability and strategy.
Utilize engineering and layout software to create floor layouts, tall wall drawings, size headers/structural components, and troubleshoot technical issues on plans.
Maintain continuous, high-level communication with internal teams and customer touchpoints to prevent errors, resolve plan discrepancies, and meet deadlines.
Serve as a reliable point person for project bids, placing customer needs first while fostering a collaborative, win-together team culture.