Lumber and Siding Estimator​

Mooresville NC (Suburb of Charlotte)

Lumber List Express is a 4-decade old construction estimating company headquartered in a beautiful and casual office in Mooresville N.C. (suburb of Charlotte). We are looking for experienced or junior construction estimators to perform intricate lumber quantity take-offs on very large and complex wood-framed projects. All applicants will be tested to determine their level of expertise and subsequent compensation. Since our work is very intricate there will be a substantial amount of training even for an experienced estimator.

Our specialty is lumber quantity take-offs on multi-family, hotels, assisted living, student housing, and other commercial projects. Our clients are large lumber companies, framing contractors, and developers located throughout the country. Since many of our projects are hundreds of thousands of square feet and involve millions of dollars in materials, we seek a very detail-oriented person who can take and retain direction. The experience that we require is the ability to read commercial blueprints along with two years of experience or architectural drafting skills.

Competitive Salary & Benefits

Job Type: Full-time

Salary based on experience and skill level.

Essential Qualifications

• Excellent communication (verbal/written) and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in commercial blueprint reading
• At least 2 years of construction (framing or estimating.)
• Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Excel
• Motivated and dependable.
• Estimating software experience, Plan Swift on-screen take-off mandatory.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, fully paid for by the company.
• 401K with company match.
• Paid sick time, holiday pay, and paid vacation time.

Schedule

• Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Supplemental Pay Types

• Overtime is available.

Experience

• Two years of construction estimating or on-screen drafting 2 years (Preferred).

The mark of an experienced estimator is to be able to review a set of drawings and accurately assemble a comprehensive lumber list, but more importantly to know what is not shown on the plans but will still be required.

This knowledge is only gained by years of experience.