Estimator

US LBM; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

US LBM Holdings, LLC is seeking an Estimator to prepare material estimates for home construction projects and support sales staff with orders and material lists. The role requires blueprint literacy, accurate measurement interpretation, and effective communication with contractors and internal teams.

You will read construction plans, apply company policies, and assist with take-offs while ensuring cost controls and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Estimate the amount of materials needed for home construction according to policy and local code.
• Assist salesmen with customer orders and materials lists.
• Assist in trim take-offs and provide contractor support.
• Train sales reps in estimating techniques and blueprint reading.
• Review actual vs. estimated materials on project completion.
• Occasionally work at the sales/hardware counter and manage expenditures per budget.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Building plans interpretation

Mathematics

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's Degree in engineering or related area

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Arrow Building Center, Lampert Lumber and Lyman Lumber Companies, divisions of US LBM provides a wide range of building materials to construction professionals, combining the advantages of our national scale with the excellent service levels, expertise, entrepreneurial culture and customer relationships of our local brands.

As a people-first company, passionate about continuous improvement, US LBM is proud to provide our associates access to the resources, training and developmental opportunities to empower them to succeed today, while growing professionally and preparing for the challenges of tomorrow.

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.

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.

Arrow Building Center, Lampert Lumber and Lyman Lumber Companies, divisions 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.