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Carter Lumber

New Haven, INFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
New Haven, IN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Carter Lumber is hiring an Estimator. A Carter Lumber Estimator performs material take-offs on residential and light commercial buildings. This role requires accurate knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the building construction industry. A strong belief in the company's mission and goals, as well as customer service, are necessary for this position.

Key focus areas include Performs material take-offs for residential and commercial designs from blueprints, Reviews construction documents and understands material to bid, and Reviews and fixes potential inaccuracies in material lists.

Successful candidates bring 2+ Years Construction Experience. Important skills include Professional Estimating Software, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Professional Estimating SoftwareMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft WordExcelAccessOutlookMaterial Take-OffsBuilding Construction Industry KnowledgeCustomer ServiceUnderstanding of Home ComponentsUnderstanding of Pole Building ComponentsUnderstanding of Garage ComponentsUnderstanding of Barn ComponentsUnderstanding of Deck ComponentsRead BlueprintsBuilding Material Sales Experience

Qualifications

2+ Years Residential and Light Commercial Construction Experience2+ Years Estimating Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Estimator

New Haven, IN

Full Time

Estimating

Experienced

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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 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!

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