Construction Estimator

UFP Site Built, LLC; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase program

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

UFP Site Built in Lafayette, CO is seeking a detail-driven Estimator to turn blueprints into precise material estimates for lumber, siding, trim and hardware. You’ll prepare competitive proposals, collaborate with project managers and field teams to ensure smooth execution from estimate to delivery.

You’ll apply building codes and product specs, provide technical support, and contribute to continuous improvement while working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in single-family, multi-family or commercial construction estimating.
• Strong ability to perform manual material take-offs.
• Familiarity with Planswift, Timberline, Bluebeam or Excel for estimating.
• Hands-on framing or construction experience is a big plus.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings and building codes.
• Excellent math, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze architectural and engineered drawings to create precise material estimates (lumber, siding, trim, hardware, etc.)
• Prepare and submit competitive proposals that win projects
• Collaborate with project managers and field teams to ensure smooth execution from estimate to delivery
• Provide technical support and problem-solving using building codes and product specs
• Assist fellow estimators and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement
• Communicate clearly across departments and with clients to ensure alignment and success

Skills

Material take-offs

Reading drawings

Analytical thinking

Math skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Collaboration

Tools

Planswift

Timberline

Bluebeam

Excel

Job description

Estimator – Build the Future with UFP Site Built

UFP Site Built is the industry leader in designing and manufacturing innovative wood and non-wood products for the construction world. From structural components to sleek aluminum decks and cold-formed steel systems, we’re shaping the future of building—and we want you to be part of it.

We’re looking for a detail-driven, solution-oriented Estimator to join our dynamic team. If you thrive on turning blueprints into reality and enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

What You’ll Do:

• Analyze architectural and engineered drawings to create precise material estimates (lumber, siding, trim, hardware, etc.)


• Prepare and submit competitive proposals that win projects


• Collaborate with project managers and field teams to ensure smooth execution from estimate to delivery


• Provide technical support and problem-solving using building codes and product specs


• Assist fellow estimators and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement


• Communicate clearly across departments and with clients to ensure alignment and success

What You Bring:

• 2-3 years of experience in single-family, multi-family or commercial construction estimating


• Strong ability to perform manual material take-offs


• Familiarity with Planswift, Timberline, Bluebeam or Excel for estimating


• Hands-on framing or construction experience is a big plus


• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings and building codes


• Excellent math, analytical, and organizational skills


• Strong communication and collaboration abilities

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

We don’t just build structures—we build careers.

At UFP Site Built, you’ll enjoy:

Compensation & Benefit Information:

Hourly/Salary Pay Range: $25-35/hr *dependent on experience*

Bonus/Incentive Pay: Incentive pay may be available for certain job roles and may include piece rate incentives, weekly production bonuses, trip rates, and employee referral bonuses.

A discretionary annual bonus based on Company and business unit performance may also be provided.

Benefits currently offered to our employees:

• Medical insurance


• Health savings account with company contribution


• Dental insurance


• Vision insurance


• Basic and voluntary life insurance


• Disability insurance


• 401(k) plan with company match


• Paid vacation and holidays


• Stock purchase program with employee discount


• Educational reimbursement


• Wellness programs and challenges


• Other supplemental benefits

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Our line of work is demanding, but you'll get back what you put in and have fun doing it.

We're family. We care for each other and want to see each other succeed.

We enjoy watching each other build great careers and take advantage of the many opportunities we have to advance. And that makes UFP Industries a great place to be.

We work hard and smart. We learn and grow from each other, from experience, from trial and error, from success. We collaborate to maintain our competitive edge. And we do it all on a global scale.