Estimator

US LBM; Onalaska (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Wisconsin Building Supply, a division of US LBM, seeks an Estimator to prepare estimations for home construction materials. The role involves assessing material needs, assisting sales staff, and training team members in estimation methods. Candidates should have an Associate's Degree in engineering or a related field and 1-3 years of relevant experience.

The ideal candidate possesses excellent communication skills and the ability to read blueprints. Join a team dedicated to safety and compliance with local building codes.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years construction and building materials related experience required.
• Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Estimate the amount of materials needed for home construction.
• Assist with customer orders and materials lists.
• Train sales representatives in estimating techniques.

Skills

Ability to read blueprints

Excellent oral communication skills

Understanding of measurements and basic math principles

Ability to operate networked computer systems

Education

Associate's Degree in engineering or related area

Job description

Wisconsin Building Supply operates locations throughout Wisconsin supplying windows, doors, roofing, siding, millwork, builders hardware, columns, trim, mouldings, cabinetry, countertops, decking, railing, gypsum, lumber & plywood, insulation, and additional building materials.

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.

Wisconsin Building Supply, 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.