Senior Estimator

About the role

Founded in 1866, Deering Lumber operates three locations in Maine, supplying building materials to customers across southern and coastal Maine and along the New Hampshire Seacoast.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate material takeoffs and cost estimates for residential construction projects while managing and maintaining the company's bid process.
• Support the sales team, mentor junior estimators, and play a key role in improving the efficiency and consistency of the estimating and bidding functions.
• Estimate material quantities and costs for residential construction projects in accordance with company policies, building codes, and industry standards.
• Interpret blueprints, plans, and specifications to develop complete and accurate takeoffs.
• Support sales staff in understanding blueprint reading, estimating techniques, and construction procedures.
• Aid with trim and specialty material takeoffs when needed.
• Maintain a high level of product and material knowledge to ensure accurate estimates and recommendations.
• Maintain and manage all active bids, including tracking bid status, revisions, due dates, and outcomes.
• Organize and update bid logs, proposal records, and related documentation for visibility and accuracy.
• Cook with the sales, purchasing, and operations teams to ensure bids are aligned with current pricing, lead times, and inventory availability.
• Ensure bid deadlines are met and submissions are complete, compliant, and professionally presented.
• Mentor and train junior estimators on estimating techniques and best practices.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in engineering or related area required.
• 3+ years construction and building materials related experience required.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to read blueprints and other technical materials.
• Ability to interpret building plans in diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to operate networked computer systems and specialized software application programs and to instruct others in effective use of application software.
• Excellent oral communication skills and positive interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of measurements and basic math principles.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision (starting the 1st of the month after 30 days).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid Time Off and Closed Holidays.
• Employee Discounts and Company Cookouts.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $50,000 - $75,000 annually.

Schedule

The Senior Estimator typically works a standard Monday through Friday schedule, with occasional evening or weekend work as needed.