Estimator - Home Construction Materials & Takeoffs

US LBM; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

US LBM Holdings, LLC is a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, with thousands of employees across 450 locations. Since 2009 we have grown by acquiring over 100 companies and serving 37 states, fostering a culture that values customers and associates and empowering our people.

The Estimator uses computer technology and mathematical skills to prepare material estimates for home construction in line with company policies.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in engineering or related field required.
• 1–3 years construction/materials experience preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret building plans.

Responsibilities

• Estimate materials needed for home construction per policy and codes.
• Assist sales staff with orders and materials lists.
• Help with trim take-offs and blueprint reading as needed.
• Provide contractor support and train sales reps in estimating.
• Compare actual vs. estimated materials after project completion.
• Support sales/hardware counter tasks and keep budgets in mind.

Skills

Read blueprints

Interpret plans

Computer software use

Oral communication

Mathematics basics

Education

Associate’s Degree in engineering or related area

Job description

US LBM Holdings, LLC is a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, with thousands of employees across 450 locations. Since 2009 we have grown by acquiring over 100 companies and serving 37 states, fostering a culture that values customers and associates and empowering our people.

The Estimator uses computer technology and mathematical skills to prepare material estimates for home construction in line with company policies.