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Residential Estimator

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Job Description

Job Description

Residential Estimator – Lead Residential Blueprint Takeoffs and Project Material Costing

Job Overview

Company: Home Improvement Outlet

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Location: West Monroe, LA

Job/Employment Type: Full Time

Project Scope: Residential

Mandatory Licenses & Certifications: None Required

The Opportunity

You will serve as a foundational technical expert within our logistics and operations department, directly transforming construction blueprints into accurate material realities. This role empowers you to drive regional residential projects forward by building the precise quotes that our contractor and retail clients rely on. Your attention to detail will directly influence the growth and precision of a trusted, family-owned business.

How You Will Make an Impact

  • Review customer-provided architectural plans and blueprints to understand unique residential project requirements.
  • Perform highly accurate material takeoffs for lumber, hardware, flooring, and other building supplies.
  • Build comprehensive and structured material lists tailored to the specific products our company supplies.
  • Input takeoff data into the company ERP system to efficiently generate professional customer quotes.
  • Collaborate with the broader logistics and operations team to ensure pricing and product availability align with quotes.
  • Maintain an organized digital archive of project plans and specification documents for seamless future reference.

Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Proven ability to read, interpret, and accurately analyze construction plans and blueprints.
  • Strong mathematical and reasoning skills required to calculate precise material volumes and dimensions.
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • High proficiency in data entry and operating software-based inventory or quoting systems.
  • Demonstrated reliability, strong organization habits, and an exceptional eye for detail.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience performing quantity takeoffs within the building materials or construction industry.
  • Prior experience utilizing specialized material estimation or enterprise resource planning software.
  • Deep familiarity with residential building materials, including lumber grades and framing components.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Bi-weekly pay cycle.
  • Paid time off earned based on employment tenure.
  • Provided safety equipment for any required yard or site visits.
  • Referral bonus program for bringing new talent to our growing team.
  • Access to company events and a supportive, family-oriented workplace culture.

About Us

Home Improvement Outlet is a family-owned and operated building-materials retailer and lumberyard with strong community ties and a commitment to exceptional service. We provide the essential materials that build our region, treating every employee like a member of our family. Learn more at

Home Improvement Outlet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

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