Estimator

A Carter Lumber Estimator performs material take-offs on 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:

- Understanding of commercial construction standards
- Ability to read blueprints
- 3-4 years experience in light commercial construction or 2 years in estimating
- Building material sales experience
- Working knowledge of Professional Estimating Software
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Access and Outlook

Responsibilities:

Estimating

- Performs material take-offs for 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/Installed Sales Manager 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 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; we promote from within!
- Military encouraged to apply!