Construction Materials Estimator

US LBM Holdings, LLC; Dennis (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid-Cape, a Division of US LBM Holdings, LLC, is seeking an Estimator to determine material quantities for home construction in line with company policy and local codes. The role involves assisting sales staff, supporting blueprints interpretation, and ensuring cost control on projects.

Qualifications include an Associate's Degree in engineering or related area and 1–3 years of construction/materials experience. Candidates should be proficient with estimation software and be strong communicators.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in engineering or related area required.
• 1-3 years construction and building materials related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Estimate the amount of materials needed for home construction according to company policy and local building code.
• Assist salesmen as needed with customer orders and materials lists.
• Assist in trim take-offs as requested.
• Provide assistance to contractors as needed.
• Train sales representatives in estimating techniques.
• Assist sales staff with blueprint reading and construction procedures.
• Review actual vs. estimated materials on completion of each project.
• Work on sales/ hardware counter as assigned.
• Control expenditures to conform to company budgetary requirements.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Plan interpretation

Communication skills

Math basics

Software proficiency

Education

Associate's Degree in engineering or related area

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Mid-Cape, a Division of US LBM Holdings, LLC, is seeking an Estimator to determine material quantities for home construction in line with company policy and local codes. The role involves assisting sales staff, supporting blueprints interpretation, and ensuring cost control on projects.

Qualifications include an Associate's Degree in engineering or related area and 1–3 years of construction/materials experience. Candidates should be proficient with estimation software and be strong communicators.