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Wood Framing Estimator & Lumber Take Off

Ideal for an experienced wood framing professional who lives in the Inland Empire and wants their evenings back

START DATE: May 4, 2026

COMPENSATION:

$85,000 - $120,000 (Annually based on experience)

SCHEDULE:

Monday - Friday
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

LOCATION:

In-office;
Corona, CA - off the 91 and Maple Street

Company Intro

Founded in 1979 and still led by the same owner, Laurence-Hovenier, Inc. is a well-established wood framing contractor focused on multi-family projects serving Southern California. As a signatory to the Carpenter's Union, we specialize in large-scale apartment and residential projects, supported by more than 200 skilled union carpenters and a highly experienced office and leadership team.

What truly sets Laurence-Hovenier apart is stability. Our team is tight-knit and many people who join us end up staying until they're ready to retire. That type of longevity on our team has created a knowledgeable and collaborative environment where experience matters and standards stay high.

Our office is located in Corona - off the 91 and Maple Street - offering a major quality-of-life improvement for Inland Empire professionals who are tired of commuting to LA or San Diego. For the right candidate, this could mean gaining back 3-4 hours of your day (15 - 20 hours per week) while building a long-term career with a respected framing contractor.

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Laurence-Hovenier's Core Drivers

Quality.

Over the past 45+ years from projects at the Happiest Place on Earth to luxury continuing life communities encompassing 50 acres, student housing complexes, hotels, as well as, multi-family and single-family housing, Laurence-Hovenier's reputation for quality and attention-to-detail has made Laurence-Hovenier, Inc. one of Southern California's most reputable framing contractors.

Stability.

Since 1979, Laurence-Hovenier has been Southern California's leading framing contractor. With a continuous single corporate ownership, Laurence-Hovenier continues to charter a steady course across cyclical market conditions and voluminous additions to the State Building Code. Long-term relationships with the nation's largest general contractors and vendor partnerships measured in decades are further testaments to Laurence-Hovenier's stability.

Proactive Value Engineering.

From design-build consultation on the pre-construction end to CAD stud layout for time-saving HVAC/plumbing/electrical coordination, and alternate material/component recommendations, Laurence-Hovenier takes a proactive approach to the term value engineering.

Wood Framing Estimator & Lumber Take Off Key Responsibilities & Success Metrics

Key Responsibility #1: Analyze architectural and structural plan sets to determine material quantities (lumber lists), labor needs, and overall job costs for multi-family and large-scale projects. Accurately translate drawings into financial estimates.

Success Metric: Ensure lumber take-offs are completed with less than +/- 2.5% material quantity error and final job cost is within +/- 2.5% of the initial estimate.

Key Responsibility #2: Use strong spatial reasoning and framing knowledge to interpret design documents and convert them into practical framing plans and incorporating value engineering. Identify gaps in plans and coordinate clarifications as needed.

Success Metric: 98% of design ambiguities are identified and resolved prior to the start of the project to prevent delays or conflicts.

Key Responsibility #3: Maintain accurate project information, documentation, and change orders within Foundation, our ERP system. Participate in coordination efforts with general contractors, subcontractors, and internal team members when required.

Success Metric: 100% of project information is documented accurately in the ERP system within two business days of receiving it.

Key Responsibility #4: Operate as a flexible, multi-skilled team member capable of performing at least two core functions (wood framing/rough carpentry, estimating, lumber take-offs, and/or configure detailed framing plans). Jump in wherever needed, work independently, and adapt quickly within a small, collaborative team.

Success Metric: Step in to support other team members during workload spikes with zero missed deadlines.

Ideal Candidate Characteristics

• Consistently double- and triple-checks work
  
• Easily creates mental pictures and checklists
  
• Always willing to lend a helping hand
  
• Thrives when working independently
  
• Naturally catches inconsistencies before others
  
• 6 years of carpenter experience
  
• 2-3 years of take off experience
  

Benefits

• Generous Medical, Dental, & Vision PPO

• Employee Profit Sharing Plan

• 7 Paid Holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday, Christmas Day)

• 2 Weeks Paid Vacation
  

Compensation:
$85,000 - $120,000 (Annually based on experience)

Application Process

1. 1. Apply Online

1. 2. Take The ALL IN Assessment upon application (Approximately 30 minutes)
   *Candidates who do not take assessment will not be considered
   *Candidates who select "B" too often will not be considered due to invalid results
   *Assessment must be taken on a desktop or laptop computer

1. 3. Screening Interview via Zoom (Approximately 15 minutes)

1. 4. Skills Test(s) (Approximately 45 minutes)

1. 5. Virtual Deep Dive Interview (Approximately 1.5 hours)

1. 6. Test Drive Day "Experience a Day in the Life with Us" (5 hours PAID)