Construction Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

American Home & Hardware is seeking a detail-oriented Blueprint Estimator, Contractor Sales & Purchasing Specialist to support our growing lumber and building materials department.

This position combines blueprint estimating, material takeoffs, contractor sales, purchasing, vendor management, and project coordination. The ideal candidate understands residential construction, can read blueprints, prepare accurate material lists, communicate effectively with contractors, and manage vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Review residential and light commercial blueprints and construction plans

• Prepare accurate material takeoffs and cost estimates

• Generate customer quotes and proposals

• Create framing packages, deck packages, and material lists

• Perform deck takeoffs using estimating software

• Prepare Andersen and Harvey window quotations

• Generate door and millwork quotations

• Prepare stair quotations and specialty building material quotes

• Process contractor and homeowner sales orders

• Follow up on active quotes, deliveries, and special orders

• Order inventory and special-order materials from vendors and manufacturers

• Monitor inventory levels and replenish stock as needed

• Compare vendor pricing and negotiate competitive costs

• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships

• Track purchase orders and resolve vendor discrepancies

• Coordinate deliveries and special-order materials

• Work closely with sales staff, contractors, builders, and homeowners

• Maintain current knowledge of building materials and industry trends

• Verify outgoing orders and deliveries for accuracy

Required Qualifications

• Experience reading residential construction blueprints

• Ability to perform material takeoffs and estimates

• Knowledge of lumber and building materials

• Strong math and analytical skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong organizational and time-management abilities

• Customer-focused mindset

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Experience working directly with contractors and homeowners

• Comfortable contacting vendors and obtaining pricing information

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Square Takeoff software

• Experience with Epicor Eagle

• Experience quoting Andersen or Harvey windows

• Experience quoting doors and millwork products

• Experience preparing stair quotations

• Prior contractor sales experience

• Lumberyard or building supply industry experience

Ideal Candidate

Former contractor, carpenter, estimator, project manager, inside sales representative, purchasing agent, or experienced lumberyard professional who understands construction plans and enjoys helping customers successfully complete their projects.

Schedule: Monday-Friday with occasional Saturday rotation