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Residential Estimator

Carter Lumber
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 May 2025

About the role

A Kempsville Building Materials (a division of Carter Lumber) Residential 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:

  • 3-4 years’ experience in residential estimating 
  • Ability to read blueprints
  • Working knowledge of Professional Estimating Software
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Access and Outlook

Responsibilities:

Estimating:

  • Performs material take-offs for residential 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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Carter Lumber

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