Commercial Estimator

Job Description

Overview: Carter Lumber Commercial Estimators perform material take-offs on commercial buildings. A typical building estimate involves reading Plans and Specifications with the assistance of estimating software to measure and calculate the materials for Carter Lumber’s Outside Sales Representatives to price. Experience in the building industry is important in the plans and details with Carter salesmen and their builders.

This position is a full-time corporate office position located at 601 Tallmadge Rd. Kent, OH. Carter Lumber values your experience in construction industry and will provide software and computer training to help you transition into a valuable part of Carter Lumber estimating team.

Qualifications for the Position:

Skilled in reading residential and light commercial blueprints and specifications

Good working knowledge of wood frame construction

Familiar with Pole Building construction

Comfortable talking with other estimators, builders and salesmen

Must be a self-starter, organized, and comfortable working within strict deadlines

Competency in basic mathematics and geometry

Comfortable with computers and receptive to learning new software

Familiarity with Microsoft Office including Word, and Outlook (email and calendar)

Software training will be provided

Duties of the Position:

Estimating

Perform material take-offs for commercial designs in a timely manner.

Review construction documents and understand material to bid.

Review and fix potential inaccuracies in material lists.

Field Support

Work directly with the outside sales representatives to produce an accurate list of materials.

Follow up with the status of take-offs to build relationships with our salesman and their customers

Benefits Provided (full-time employees):

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employer-matching 401(k) Plan

Military encouraged to apply!

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