Lumber Estimator

Component Manufacturing Company, a Mead Lumber Company, is a leading provider of building products to professional contractors, and remodelers. We have 54 locations across 9 Midwestern states. As 100% employee-owned, we continue to grow and are in search of driven individuals who desire an opportunity to grow their career.

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

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepares estimates for all lumber and lumber-related materials associated with the
• Works with sales, purchasing, customers, general contractors and designers to develop and present an accurate estimate of all lumber associated with the project.
• Proposes new products and acquisitions in support of long-range corporate
• Assists in elimination of product when in the best interests of the
• Researches markets, potential trends and incorporates relevant improvements into
• Reviews available quote sheets and verifies customer requirements for specific projects; designs preliminary truss drawings.
• Use CAD software to draw basic design layouts, elevations and package Use Xcel and other software to prepare bids and quotations.
• Coordinates estimates with salesmen to meet client May be responsible to present bids to customers.
• Plans and paces own work efficiency in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or team related productivity goals.
• Reviews completed projects and analyzes/adjusts estimating process to improve profitability
• Works with purchasing and inventory control staff to ensure usage of purchased materials is effective and timely. Incorporates aging materials as necessary to reduce inventory liabilities.

 Requirements and Qualifications:

• Must have a valid driver license.
• Minimum of two years of experience estimating residential, commercial or agricultural buildings or estimating for a lumber yard. Two years framing experience may also be considered.
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Knowledge/understanding of CAD helpful but not
• Minimum of an Associate’s degree in a related field or equivalent work
• Solid understanding of construction

Once eligible, you will participate in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), a unique benefit that can provide a financial source for your future/retirement that very few companies offer.  We also offer our employees competitive pay as well as the benefits listed below:

Benefits: 

• Employee Stock Ownership
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 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)
• Scholarship & Tuition Assistance Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Merchandise Discounts

Company Values 

The company has six core values that are essential to achieving its business objectives and overall mission. Employees are expected to live these values in their daily job performance, work behaviors, business relationships, customer interactions, financial expenditures, and decision-making. 

• Put People First
• Think Like an Owner
• Integrity
• Invest Where you Live
• Unmatched Customer Service
• Continuous Improvement

Mead Lumber considers 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. 

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer 

Salary : $26 - $34