Company Overview:

Munn Lumber, a Mead Lumber Company is a leading provider of products for professional contractors, builders, and remodelers. With 50+ operating locations across nine Midwestern states, we are proud to be 100% employee-owned and ranked as the 12th largest building material supplier to professional builders in the U.S. At Mead Lumber, we strive to create a team that works and succeeds together every day in an authentic, team-oriented setting.

Employee Ownership:

As a 100% employee-owned company, you will have a stake in our shared success.

Work-Life Balance:

Enjoy flexible scheduling options that support your lifestyle.

Career Growth:

We are committed to your professional development, providing ongoing learning and advancement opportunities.

Job Summary:

The Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate and timely material and project estimates for commercial, residential, and multifamily construction projects. This role reviews architectural blueprints, plans, specifications, hardware schedules, and customer requirements to determine material quantities, product specifications, and project costs. The Estimator focuses on doors, frames, hardware, trim, and other interior millwork products while supporting sales, project management, operations, and outstanding customer service. Review and interpret architectural blueprints, plans, specifications, hardware schedules, and customer requirements to prepare accurate material and project estimates. Identify doors, frames, hardware, trim, and other millwork materials required for commercial, residential, and multifamily projects. Prepare detailed material takeoffs and calculate quantities and project costs while meeting established deadlines. Estimate commercial millwork packages, including hollow metal doors and frames, commercial hardware, and related components. Estimate residential and multifamily millwork packages, including interior doors, trim, hardware, and related products. Collaborate with customers, contractors, sales teams, project managers, and vendors to gather project information, verify product requirements and pricing, and develop competitive estimates. Present estimates and pricing recommendations to sales teams and assist with customer proposals and bids. Coordinate bids, revisions, and changes to estimates as project plans, specifications, pricing, or scope requirements change. Review project documents for discrepancies, missing information, or scope concerns that may impact material requirements or estimate accuracy. Research products, materials, pricing, and available alternatives to improve estimate accuracy, value, and competitiveness. Recommend alternative products or materials that meet project specifications while optimizing cost, availability, and project requirements. Maintain organized project documentation, including blueprints, specifications, revisions, estimates, project notes, and supporting information. Use Excel and applicable estimating or plan-review software to calculate quantities, prepare estimates, and organize project data. Communicate project scope, assumptions, exclusions, changes, and other relevant information clearly with internal teams and customers. Prioritize workload effectively to manage multiple estimates and meet customer and project deadlines. High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, Building Materials, or a related field preferred. Previous experience in millwork, construction estimating, building materials, or a related industry preferred. Experience reading and interpreting architectural blueprints, construction plans, specifications, and hardware schedules. Knowledge of commercial construction, including hollow metal doors, frames, commercial hardware, and related components. Knowledge of residential and multifamily interior doors, trim, hardware, and related millwork products. Strong understanding of millwork materials, construction terminology, and construction methods. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, formatting, calculations, and data organization. Experience with estimating software, digital takeoff software, or plan-review tools preferred. Familiarity with vendor catalogs, product specifications, and hardware schedules preferred. Excellent mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Strong attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with customers, contractors, vendors, sales teams, project managers, and internal departments. Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work independently while contributing to a team environment. Valid driver's license required. Ability to work at a computer for extended periods and occasionally visit job sites or customer locations as needed. 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: Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans 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)

Plan Scholarship & Tuition Assistance Programs Employee Assistance Program Equal Employment Opportunity:

Mead Lumber Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider 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. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.