Estimator

US LBM Service Co; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

US LBM is a leading distributor of specialty building materials with a national footprint. The Estimator role focuses on calculating material quantities for home construction and aligning estimates with company policy and local codes.

You will read blueprints, interpret construction plans, and use estimating software to prepare take-offs. The position involves collaboration with sales teams and contractors, plus ongoing training in estimating techniques.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in engineering or related area required.
• 1–3 years construction and building materials experience preferred.
• Proficient reading of blueprints and technical materials.

Responsibilities

• Estimate materials needed for home construction per policy and local code.
• Assist salesmen 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 after project completion.
• Work on sales/hardware counter as assigned.
• Control expenditures to conform to budget.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Building plans interpretation

Math proficiency

Computer software usage

Oral communication

Education

Associate's Degree in engineering or related area

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

US LBM is one of the leading and fastest growing distributors of specialty building materials in the United States, with a team of over 13,000 employees located throughout the country. Since our founding in 2009, we have acquired over 100 companies and have expanded to more than 450 locations serving 37 states. US LBM is a progressive organization that promotes a unique culture that focuses on the value of its customers and associates. Developing our people is critical to our strategy and fostering our culture of empowerment.

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A Brief Overview

The Estimator uses computer technology and mathematical skill to prepare an estimation of the amount of material needed for the construction of a home in accordance with Company policies.

Pay Rate : $32.00-$36.00 per hour

What you will do

• 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.

Required For All Jobs

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.
• Adhere to Company's commitment to workplace safety.
• Participate in and complete assigned trainings.

Education Qualifications

Associate's Degree in engineering or related area required.

Experience Qualifications

1-3 years construction and building materials related experience required.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read blueprints and other technical materials.
• Ability to interpret building plans in diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to operate networked computer systems and specialized software application programs and to instruct others in effective use of application software.
• Must have excellent oral communication skills and positive interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of measurements and basic math principles.

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US LBM Holdings, LLC, is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.