Estimator – Building Materials & Blueprint Analysis

US LBM; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridout Lumber and Meek’s, a division of US LBM Holdings, LLC, is seeking an Estimator to prepare material estimates for residential construction. You will use computer tools and math to forecast materials in accordance with company policy and local codes.

You’ll assist sales staff with orders, read blueprints, and support contractors throughout project take-offs, while helping train others in estimating techniques and ensuring cost control within budget.

Qualifications

• Must read blueprints and technical materials.
• Interpret building plans from diagrams with abstract and concrete variables.
• Read and operate networked computer systems and estimation software.
• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong knowledge of measurements and basic math.

Responsibilities

• Estimate materials needed for home construction per policy and local code.
• Assist salesmen with customer orders and material lists.
• Assist in trim take-offs as requested.
• Provide contractor support as needed.
• Train sales representatives in estimating techniques.
• Assist with blueprint reading and construction procedures.
• Review actual vs estimated materials on project completion.
• Work at sales/hardware counter as assigned.
• Control expenditures to conform to budget.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Math literacy

Communication

Software literacy

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate’s Degree in engineering or related area

Job description

Ridout Lumber and Meek’s, a division of US LBM Holdings, LLC, is seeking an Estimator to prepare material estimates for residential construction. You will use computer tools and math to forecast materials in accordance with company policy and local codes.

You’ll assist sales staff with orders, read blueprints, and support contractors throughout project take-offs, while helping train others in estimating techniques and ensuring cost control within budget.