Estimator - Construction

Calling Experienced Framers - Want a career change, On the Job Training and a work from home position?

Take your field knowledge and move into a stable, desk-based role that keeps you in the trade, and at home—without the commute, weather, ladders, or jobsite wear-and-tear.

Our small family run estimating company is hiring a Material Takeoff Estimator focused on lumber and framing. This role is ideal for an experienced framer who can read plans and immediately spot what’s missing. 

You’ll be trained (in person, at our office in Spokane) in our proven “old-school” estimating workflow using a digitizer and construction calculator. Your success here depends on real framing knowledge—how assemblies are actually built, how materials are actually used, and how to catch plan issues before they turn into costly mistakes.

What You’ll Do

• Create accurate lumber and framing takeoffs from residential and/or commercial plans
• Read blueprints, schedules, and details; identify missing information, conflicts, and common plan deficiencies
• Follow ENW’s structured workflow and internal standards for consistent output
• Complete repetitive measurement and quantity work with strong accuracy and verification habits
• Meet production expectations and support deadline-driven workload (occasional overtime/weekend work may be required)
• As we modernize, help transition proven takeoff methods into increasingly digital estimating workflows

Requirements

Framing background is required. Estimating experience is not. We will train. 

• 5–10+ years hands-on framing experience preferred (residential and/or commercial)
• Strong understanding of framing methods, materials, and construction sequencing
• Comfortable working with measurements, counts, waste factors, and verification
• High attention to detail; able to focus and stay accurate in repetitive, detail-heavy work
• Reliable, self-directed, and able to meet deadlines without constant supervision
• Computer aptitude and interest in technology (no estimating software experience required to qualify but is beneficial. This role will become increasingly digital - the information you train on will be applied to a digital format as we move forward)

Training & Work Setup

• Training is onsite in Spokane, WA for approximately 1–3 months (based on how quickly you learn and assimilate)
• Training schedule is flexible: 4 10hr days or 5 8hr days, weekends and weekdays available. Some homework.  
• After training, the role incrementally transitions to work-from-home, weekdays)
• The primary office will be relocated to Coeur d'Alene this year, so proximity to Coeur d'Alene, or willingness to occasionally commute is beneficial.
• Must be available for full-time hours (40+ / week) with flexibility to occasionally work evenings or weekends during deadline periods
• Training wage:$23–$25/hr DOE (Wage increases once fluent in our process, accurate, and meeting minimum quota)