Commercial Construction Estimator

84 Lumber Company; Mantua Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials company is seeking a Multi-Family Estimator to support estimating for wood frame multi-story buildings. This role involves meeting with contractors, creating scopes of work, and ensuring accuracy in material lists and estimates. The ideal candidate will have experience with architectural analysis and strong problem-solving skills, contributing to both client satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating with architectural drawings.
• Ability to solve practical problems in varying situations.
• Strong communication skills for client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Create material lists for installed sales.
• Estimate costs based on readings of architectural plans.
• Assist in day-to-day store operations as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

Word Processing Software

Inventory Software

Spreadsheet Software

Job description

Overview

The Multi-Family Estimator is responsible for estimating for type 3 and type 5 construction for wood frame multi-story buildings. Associates will meet with contractors and their customers to assist them in the estimating process and complete all plans in the time frame agreed upon with clients. Estimators must be very detail orientated, patient, and have experience estimating either manually or with approved software. This position assists in the day-to-day operations of the store as assigned by the Store Manager.

Responsibilities

Create material lists for the specific purposes of installed sales

Will be involved in material usage in addition to estimating

Will work on the creation of scopes of work for subcontracted labor

Reading plans and creating estimates

Meeting with customers or making changes

Store duties as assigned

Qualifications

Ability to use discretion and independent judgment.

Ability to review a given set of architectural drawings and estimate the costs for the various wood materials and labor to complete the job.

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business reports, technical procedures and /or government regulations; write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals; effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Word Processing Software

Inventory Software

Spreadsheet Software