Lumber Estimator

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Lumber Estimator – Mead Lumber

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Company Overview
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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 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
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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 while multitasking many diverse types of projects such as residential, commercial, and agricultural. Responsible for all lumber take‑offs associated with each project.

• Prepare estimates for all lumber and lumber‑related materials associated with the project.
• Work with sales, purchasing, customers, general contractors, and designers to develop and present an accurate estimate of all lumber associated with the project.
• Propose new products and acquisitions in support of long‑range corporate goals.
• Assist in eliminating products when in the best interests of the company.
• Research markets, potential trends and incorporate relevant improvements into estimates.
• Review available quote sheets and verify customer requirements for specific projects; design preliminary truss drawings.
• Use CAD software to draw basic design layouts, elevations and packages; use Excel and other software to prepare bids and quotations.
• Coordinate estimates with salesmen to meet client deadlines and may be responsible for presenting bids to customers.
• Plan and pace own work efficiency to meet daily, weekly, project, or team‑related productivity goals.
• Review completed projects and analyze/adjust estimating processes to improve profitability efforts.
• Work with purchasing and inventory control staff to ensure effective and timely usage of purchased materials; incorporate aging materials as necessary to reduce inventory liabilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 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 of framing experience may also be considered.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge/understanding of CAD helpful but not required.
• Previous experience using Bis Track 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.

• 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

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.