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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  
  • 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!

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Estimator

Warsaw
Full time

Published on 08/05/2025

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