What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Materials Estimator (Remote) position at 84 Lumber?
Overview
Are you ready to build a rewarding and lifelong career? Do you thrive in a team environment that challenges you to be your best? Join 84 Lumber, a family-owned company founded on growth, stability, and the mindset that “nothing is impossible.” 84 Lumber is hiring immediately and has the perfect career opportunity for you!
WHO IS 84?
84 Lumber is the nation’s largest privately held supplier of building materials, manufactured components and industry-leading services for residential and commercial construction. With over 320 facilities in 34 states and plans for even more locations, your opportunities for growth within the company are endless. If you invest in yourself, we will invest in you!
At 84 Lumber, we promote nearly 100% from within, creating a unique environment where you can build your own career path. Over 96% of our store managers began as Manager Trainees, and on average, you can earn your first promotion within six months.
COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE:
We offer all the benefits you expect from an industry leader, including:
84 Lumber is proud to be recognized as one of America’s:
Responsibilities
Are you ready to build a rewarding and lifelong career? Do you thrive in a team environment that challenges you to be your best? Join 84 Lumber, a family-owned company founded on growth, stability, and the mindset that “nothing is impossible.” 84 Lumber is hiring immediately and has the perfect career opportunity for you!
WHO IS 84?
84 Lumber is the nation’s largest privately held supplier of building materials, manufactured components and industry-leading services for residential and commercial construction. With over 320 facilities in 34 states and plans for even more locations, your opportunities for growth within the company are endless. If you invest in yourself, we will invest in you!
At 84 Lumber, we promote nearly 100% from within, creating a unique environment where you can build your own career path. Over 96% of our store managers began as Manager Trainees, and on average, you can earn your first promotion within six months.
COMPREHENSIVE 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
- Salary Range: $60,000-$90,000 (negotiable based on experience)
84 Lumber is proud to be recognized as one of America’s:
- Most Patriotic Companies by Newsweek, 2026
- Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek, 2026
- Largest Family Businesses by Forbes, 2026
- Top Private Companies by Forbes, 2025
- Best Large Employers by Forbes, 2025
Responsibilities
- Reading plans and creating estimates
- Meeting with customers or making changes
- Store duties as assigned
- Regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment in reviewing architectural drawings and estimating 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.
- Word Processing Software
- Inventory Software Spreadsheet Software
Salary : $60,000 - $90,000