Estimator - Construction Materials & Blueprint Pro

US LBM; Hayward (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrow Building Center, Lampert Lumber and Lyman Lumber Companies, divisions of US LBM Holdings, LLC, is seeking an Estimator to prepare material estimates for home construction, read blueprints, and support sales teams. This role emphasizes accuracy, math proficiency, and collaboration across departments.

The position requires an Associate's degree in engineering or related field and 1–3 years of construction experience. Pay rate ranges between $25.00 and $27.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in engineering or related area.
• 1–3 years construction and building materials experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and other technical materials.
• Proficient with measurements and basic math principles.
• Ability to operate networked computer systems and specialized software applications.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Diagram interpretation

Math & measurements

Verbal communication

Education

Associate's Degree in engineering or related area

Job description

Arrow Building Center, Lampert Lumber and Lyman Lumber Companies, divisions of US LBM Holdings, LLC, is seeking an Estimator to prepare material estimates for home construction, read blueprints, and support sales teams. This role emphasizes accuracy, math proficiency, and collaboration across departments.

The position requires an Associate's degree in engineering or related field and 1–3 years of construction experience. Pay rate ranges between $25.00 and $27.00 per hour.