Estimator

US LBM Holdings, LLC; Hayward (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrow Building Center, Lampert Lumber and Lyman Lumber Companies, divisions of US LBM, is seeking an Estimator to prepare material quantities for home construction following company policy and local codes.

You will read blueprints, perform take-offs, assist sales staff with orders and material lists, and help ensure projects stay within budget. Strong math, blueprint reading, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years construction and building materials experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret building plans.
• Strong math and measurement skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Estimate the amount of materials needed for home construction according to company policy and local building 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 on completion of each project.
• Work on sales/hardware counter as assigned.
• Control expenditures to conform to company budgetary requirements.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Interpreting building plans

Math and measurements

Communication skills

Software proficiency

Education

Associate's degree in engineering or related area

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.