Carter Lumber
Estimator
Estimating - Charleston, SC - Full Time
A Carter Lumber Estimator performs material take-offs on residential 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:
- Construction estimating: framing, trim, and interior doors
- Ability to read blueprints
- Working knowledge of Planswift or similar estimating software
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook
Estimating:
- Performs material take-offs for 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.
- 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.
- 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!
