Estimator

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

Job summary

Mid-Cape Home Centers, a division of US LBM Holdings, LLC, is seeking an Estimator to determine the materials needed for residential construction in Massachusetts' South Shore, Cape Cod and the Islands. You will use computer tools to prepare estimates that comply with local building codes and company policy.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, assisting sales staff with material lists, and training others in estimating techniques while ensuring accuracy and safety standards on every

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in engineering or related area required.
• 1-3 years construction and building materials experience required.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret building plans.
• Ability to perform measurements and basic math.

Responsibilities

• Estimate materials needed for home construction per policy and code.
• Assist salesmen 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 project completion.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Construction math

Software proficiency

Oral communication

Team player

Education

Associate's degree in engineering or related area

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.

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 Massachusetts building codes.

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.