Multi-Family Component/Truss Estimator

Remote

Full Time

Estimating

Experienced

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:

3+ 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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Multi-Family Component/Truss Estimator

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