Lumber & Siding Estimator

Trueline's client, an established construction estimating firm that supports commercial wood-frame projects nationwide, is seeking a Lumber and Siding Estimator to join their team in Mooresville, NC. This is a fully on-site opportunity for someone who thrives in a precision-driven environment and can deliver highly detailed takeoffs on aggressive timelines while working closely with an experienced in-office team. The company is known for producing procurement-ready material lists for developers and framers across the country, not just high-level estimates, which makes this a strong fit for an estimator who takes pride in technical depth and accountability. What You'll Do as the Lumber and Siding Estimator: Perform detailed lumber quantity takeoffs from architectural and structural drawings for large-scale wood-frame commercial projects Review plans for missing information, conflicts, and constructability gaps, then make sound estimating assumptions Produce organized, highly detailed material lists used directly for purchasing and project execution Work on projects such as multifamily, hospitality, student housing, and senior living developments Collaborate with a small internal team to validate quantities, align on assumptions, and maintain estimating consistency Balance speed and accuracy in a fast-turn environment where projects often move much faster than typical industry timelines Follow established internal takeoff methods and contribute ideas that improve estimating efficiency and output quality Must-Haves as the Lumber and Siding Estimator: 2+ years of experience in construction estimating, drafting, framing, or a closely related role Strong ability to read and interpret commercial architectural and structural blueprints Experience with PlanSwift, or similar takeoff tools such as On-Screen Takeoff or Bluebeam Excellent attention to detail and comfort working within structured processes Strong communication skills and a coachable, team-oriented approach Ability to work full-time on site in the Mooresville, NC area Nice-to-Haves as the Lumber and Siding Estimator: Experience estimating multifamily or other commercial wood-frame projects Background with a general contractor, framing contractor, building materials supplier, or lumber yard Architectural drafting experience Experience producing material lists that go beyond basic bid-level takeoffs A track record of working accurately under tight turnaround expectations Our Client Offers: Base salary of $85,000 to $110,000+ depending on experience Flexibility for top performers with the right mix of speed and accuracy 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) with company match Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time Overtime opportunities A stable, long-tenured business with a collaborative office culture in Mooresville, NC Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Trueline