Construction Estimator | Custom Home Building Materials

Full-Time | Charleston, SC

This is an in-person position and is open to candidates who already live in the Charleston, SC area. Relocation assistance is not available.

This position is for an individual estimator, not an estimating company.

Southern Lumber & Millwork is seeking a detail-oriented Construction Estimator to join our growing team in Charleston, South Carolina. Since 1941, our third-generation, family owned and operated company has supplied premium lumber, windows, doors, millwork, moulding, and specialty building materials to custom home builders, remodelers, contractors, and architects throughout the Charleston area and South Carolina Lowcountry.

If you enjoy working with construction plans, solving problems, and helping bring custom homes to life, we'd love to meet you.

As an Estimator, you will prepare accurate material takeoffs and estimates for residential construction projects by reviewing blueprints, specifications, and project documents. Estimates may include framing lumber, exterior products, interior trim, moulding, doors, windows, and other building materials needed for custom homes and renovations.

What You'll Do

• Review blueprints, specifications, and construction documents to understand project requirements
• Prepare accurate material takeoffs and estimates for residential construction projects
• Estimate framing, exterior, interior, millwork, window, door, and lumber packages
• Measure quantities and track project metrics
• Prepare reliable and accurate cost estimates
• Read and interpret residential construction blueprints
• Collaborate with the sales and estimating teams
• Develop an understanding of residential construction methods and project management processes
• Meet project deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy

What We're Looking For

• Strong math and analytical skills
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
• Self-motivated and dependable
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication skills
• A willingness to learn and grow

New to residential estimating? No problem. We're happy to train an eager individual with the right attitude who is excited to build a long-term career in the building materials industry.

Why Join Southern Lumber?

• Family-owned and operated since 1941
• Monday through Friday schedule
• No nights or weekends
• Weekly pay
• Overtime available
• Opportunities for long-term career growth
• Supportive team environment
• Be involved with some of the Charleston area's most unique custom homes

Schedule

• Monday-Friday, Day shift
• No nights or weekends
• Weekends and major holidays off
• 40-50 hours per week
• Overtime available weekly

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance and other opt in packages
• Paid time off
• Employee discount
• Weekly pay
• Profit Sharing

Work Location:

In-person | Charleston, SC

Apply Directly

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https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/3d2b522f-2192-4090-8cfc-66ad4e035d14/Southern-Lumber-and-Millwork-Corp

Preferred Experience

• 1+ year of construction estimating experience
• 1+ year of PlanSwift experience
• Blueprint reading experience
• Knowledge of residential construction or building materials is a plus