Construction Estimator: From Blueprints to Built Outcomes

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

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.