Commercial Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Company Overview: Mead Lumber Company is a leading provider of products for professional contractors, builders, and remodelers. With 50+ operating locations across nine Midwestern states, we are proud to be 100% employee-owned and ranked as the 12th largest building material supplier to professional builders in the U.S. At Mead Lumber, we strive to create a team that works and succeeds together every day in an authentic, team-oriented setting.

Why Join Us?

• Employee Ownership: As a 100% employee-owned company, you will have a stake in our shared success.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible scheduling options that support your lifestyle.
• Career Growth: We are committed to your professional development, providing ongoing learning and advancement opportunities.

Job Summary: The Commercial Estimator is responsible for reviewing project plans and specifications to prepare accurate material takeoffs, cost estimates, and scopes of work. This role works closely with the sales team to develop and present competitive estimate packages while ensuring accuracy and exceptional customer service.

Work Arrangement: This position is based in Cheyenne, WY. While onsite work is preferred, hybrid remote work may be considered for the right candidate. Periodic travel to the Cheyenne facility, job sites, and training events is required.

Pay for this Role: $75,000 - $125,000 depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review blueprints, specifications, and project documents to prepare accurate material, labor, and cost estimates.
• Develop detailed bids, takeoffs, and estimate packages while ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Evaluate material and labor requirements to identify cost-effective solutions.
• Collaborate with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams to develop estimates and resolve project-related issues.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, subcontractors, general contractors, and customers.
• Partner with Outside Sales Representatives and General Contractors to review project specifications, scope, and requirements.
• Prepare and manage project submittals, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Coordinate with sales, customers, and subcontractors to meet project schedules and deadlines.
• Proactively identify and resolve issues to support successful project execution.

Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED, or Associate’s degree required.
• Minimum of four years of experience in the lumber and/or building materials industry.
• Estimating experience required.
• Rough carpentry, project supervision, or project management experience preferred.
• Certificates of completion in blueprint reading and estimating preferred.
• Proficiency with industry and supplier software applications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• CAD and BIM experience preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Once eligible, you will participate in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), a unique benefit that can provide a financial source for your future/retirement that very few companies offer. We also offer our employees competitive pay as well as the benefits listed below:

Additional Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 100% Employer Paid Group Term Life, AD&D, and STD
• Additional Voluntary Life, AD&D, and LTD
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Plan
• Scholarship & Tuition Assistance Programs
• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Employment Opportunity: Mead Lumber Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, age, pregnancy, marital status, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, or any other protected basis prohibited by law.