Job Description
A Carter Lumber Multi‑Family Component/Truss Estimator is responsible for performing detailed material take‑offs and truss‑specific estimating for multi‑family construction projects. This role requires direct experience with truss design, truss layout interpretation, and component estimating. A strong belief in the company's mission and goals, as well as a commitment to exceptional customer service, is essential for this position.
This position requires direct, hands‑on experience in truss design or truss estimating, specifically within multi‑family construction. This is not a general construction estimating role.
Requirements
- 4+ years of hands‑on experience in multi‑family truss design or truss estimating
- General construction estimating experience alone is not sufficient
- Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural blueprints specifically for truss layout
- Strong understanding of multi‑family construction standards
- Familiarity with professional estimating software
- Proficiency in MiTek truss design software (preferred); ITW/Alpine experience is a plus
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook)
- Experience in building material sales is helpful
Responsibilities
Estimating:
- Perform accurate material take‑offs for multi‑family truss and component designs
- Review construction documents to determine required materials for bids
- Identify and correct inaccuracies in truss‑related material lists
- Interpret architectural and structural plans to generate truss layouts
- Collaborate with Component/Truss Designers to ensure accurate truss and panel specifications
Field Support:
- Work directly with outside sales representatives on blueprint interpretation and project details
- Provide updates on take‑off status and assist sales teams in project selling
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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