Commercial Estimator
Carter Lumber
Commercial Estimator
Richmond, VA
Full Time
Estimating
Experienced
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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.
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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