Estimator

uslbm; Dennis (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid-Cape Home Centers, a division of US LBM Holdings, is seeking a Materials Estimator for its Dennis, MA location. You will read blueprints, estimate materials, and support sales and contractors on project take-offs.

The role requires an engineering-related associate degree and 1–3 years of construction materials experience, plus strong math and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in engineering or related area required.
• 1–3 years construction and building materials related experience preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret building plans.

Responsibilities

• Estimate the amount of materials needed for home construction according to company policy and local building code.
• Assist salesmen as needed with 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.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Building plan interpretation

Software proficiency

Oral communication

Mathematics

Education

Associate's Degree in engineering or related area

Tools

Estimator software

Computer systems

Job description

Mid-Cape Home Centers traces its roots back to 1895, and today supplies professional builders, remodelers and homeowners in Massachusetts' South Shore, Cape Cod and the Islands with lumber and specialty building materials from its six locations in the southern coastal region of Massachusetts.

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A Brief Overview

Pay Rate : $28.72 - $37.07 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 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.

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.

Mid-Cape , a Division of 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.