Construction Estimator

84 Lumber Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction industry is seeking a Commercial Construction Estimator in Indianapolis. The estimator will be responsible for preparing detailed cost estimates for wood framed buildings, collaborating with contractors, and managing store duties as assigned by the store manager. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, patient, and experienced in estimating processes. Proficiency with estimating software and a solid understanding of architectural drawings are crucial for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Ability to create precise material lists for installations.
• Experience estimating costs of wood materials and labor.
• Capable of solving practical problems with limited standardization.

Responsibilities

• Create precise material lists for installed sales.
• Read plans and create estimates for projects.
• Meet with customers for reviews and changes.

Skills

Discretion and independent judgment

Reviewing architectural and structural drawings

Problem solving

Communication

Reading and interpreting reports

Tools

Word Processing Software

Inventory Software

Spreadsheet Software

Plan Swift software

Job description

Overview

The Commercial Construction Estimator is responsible for estimating Type 3 and Type 5 construction of multi-story wood framed buildings working primarily, but not exclusively, in Construction Division 06. 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 precise 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 for reviews and/or changes.
• Store duties as assigned by store manager.

Qualifications

• Ability to use discretion and independent judgment.
• Ability to review a given set of architectural and structural 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
• Experience with Plan Swift software