Lumber Estimator

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 Lumber Estimator quantifies the materials, labor, and equipment needed to complete a construction project. Determine how much and what type of lumber is required to complete a construction project based on its blueprints and other specifications. Work independently multitasking many diverse types of projects such as residential, commercial and agricultural. Responsible for all lumber take-offs associated with each project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepares estimates for all lumber and lumber-related materials associated with the project.
• Works with sales, purchasing, customers, general contractors, and designers to develop and present an accurate estimate of all lumber associated with the project.
• Proposes new products and acquisitions in support of long-range corporate goals.
• Assists in elimination of product when in the best interests of the company.
• Researches markets, potential trends and incorporates relevant improvements into estimates.
• Reviews available quote sheets and verifies customer requirements for specific projects; designs preliminary truss drawings.
• Use CAD software to draw basic design layouts, elevations and package Use Excel and other software to prepare bids and quotations.
• Coordinates estimates with salesmen to meet client deadlines and may be responsible to present bids to customers.
• Plans and paces own work efficiency in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or team related productivity goals.
• Reviews completed projects and analyzes/adjusts estimating process to improve profitability efforts.
• Works with purchasing and inventory control staff to ensure usage of purchased materials is effective and timely. Incorporates aging materials as necessary to reduce inventory liabilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Qualifications:

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Minimum of two years of experience estimating residential, commercial or agricultural buildings, or estimating for a lumber yard. Two years framing experience may also be considered.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge/understanding of CAD helpful but not required.
• Previous experience using BisTrack preferred.
• Proficiency with estimating software, digital take-off tools, Microsoft Office, and spreadsheets.
• Solid understanding of construction methods for residential or commercial projects.
• Proficiency in mathematical computation in geometry methods.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

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.

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