Drafter/Estimator Associate - Building Construction Repairs - Morton, IL

Job Posted 8/6/2026
Morton Buildings Careers
Morton, IL 615500399
United States
Pay
$51,000.00 to $55,000.00 Per Year
Job Description

Morton Buildings, Inc. is the industry leader in post-frame construction. We have been in business for 120 years and have more than 10 manufacturing, fabrication, and shipping plants servicing over 100 construction centers nationwide. Per year, across America, thousands of new buildings sport the familiar Morton M.

The Drafter Estimator Associate is a full-time position responsible for the development and organization of detailed construction plans and material documentation needed to ensure profitable completion of repair/warranty projects.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Essential Functions

  • Develops various forms of Architectural building plans from written contracts within an AutoCAD system; including building specifications and layouts, sections, details, truss drawings, and specialty items for building code issues.
  • Assembles material take-offs based on building plans; preparing material requisitions for specialty components and ordering specialty merchandise from vendors.
  • Interacts & develops relationships with various individuals across the company; including engineers, architects, construction estimators, sales estimators, project managers, sales consultants, and other stakeholders.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

  • 2-year Architectural Drafting degree/certificate and/or previous estimating experience
  • Experience with AutoCAD
  • Must be able to manage multiple projects and possess the ability to meet daily deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Self-starter with a positive, willing to learn attitude.
  • Able to work independently, as well as within a team setting. 
  • Service minded with excellent communication skills.

 

Benefits

  • Starting pay rate at $51,000 to $55,000 annually, with profit sharing opportunities
  • Excellent medical/dental/prescription coverage
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid sick time
  • 401K Opportunity
  • ESOP Retirement Program which makes you an owner of the company

 

Morton Buildings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace. All candidates offered employment will be subject to a pre-placement test which does include a drug screen and background check.

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