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Building Materials Estimator

84 Lumber Company
Sewell, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 6/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/2/2026
Overview

The Multi-Family Estimator is responsible for estimating for type 3 and type 5 construction for wood frame multi-story buildings. Associates will meet with contractors and their customers to assist them in the estimating process and complete all plans in the time frame agreed upon with clients.  Estimators must be very detail orientated, patient, and have experience estimating either manually or with approved software. This position assists in the day-to-day operations of the store as assigned by the Store Manager. 

 

COMPREHENISVE BENEFITS PACKAGE:

 

We offer all the benefits you expect from an industry leader, including:

  • Monthly performance incentives (both store and personal-level bonus potential)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO), sick and personal days
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Holiday pay
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care
  • Annual profit sharing and 401(k) with employer match (based on company profits)
  • Discounts on building materials and other retail partnerships
  • Pay: $50,000-$90,000 (negotiable based on experience)

Responsibilities

Create material lists for the specific purposes of installed sales

Will be involved in material usage in addition to estimating

Will work on the creation of scopes of work for subcontracted labor

Reading plans and creating estimates

Meeting with customers or making changes

Store duties as assigned

 


Qualifications

Ability to use discretion and independent judgment.

Ability to review a given set of architectural drawings and estimate the costs for the various wood materials and labor to complete the job.

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business reports, technical procedures and /or government regulations; write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals; effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

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Inventory Software

Spreadsheet Software

 

Salary : $50,000 - $90,000

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