Junior Building Materials Estimator

GWC Capital; Lindon (UT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with match

Profit sharing

Cell phone stipend

Referral bonuses

Employee discounts

Job summary

Sunpro in Lindon, UT is seeking a Junior Building Materials Estimator who will learn to estimate material quantities and prepare take-offs in line with project specs and company objectives.

You will gain hands-on experience reading architectural and structural blueprints, using Bistrack software, and coordinating with the sales team on job-site support. A two-year degree and construction exposure are preferred, with growth opportunities and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1+ years experience in residential/commercial construction industry.
• Experience in material take-off processes and software preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural blueprints.
• Familiarity with local building codes.
• Strong initiative, reliability, and detail-oriented analytical thinking.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn to estimate building materials using approved software.
• Generate layouts and material needs for construction.
• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Provide job-site support with the sales team when requested.
• Attend and participate in company training programs.
• Adhere to safety protocols and company policies.

Skills

Material estimating

Blueprint reading

Code knowledge

Initiative & reliability

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Construction experience 1+ year

Take-off processes/software experience

Tools

Bistrack Software

Job description

Overview

Are you looking to work for a company that truly values their employees?

Would you like to become involved in projects that benefit your communities?

Do you want to work with leaders that invest in their team members?

Are you ready to work for a stable, innovative, and fast-growing company?

If you answered yes, join us at Sunpro as wekeep buildingbetter communities. Our diverse company culture is one reason employees choose to grow with Sunpro. In return for your contributions, you will be rewarded with career growth opportunities, an incredibly competitive market salary, and other benefits that include:

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) with a high percentage match
• Generous profit sharing
• Cell phone stipend
• Referral bonus opportunities
• Employee discounts
• And more!

JOB TITLE: Junior Building Materials Estimator

JOB LOCATION: Lindon, UT

FUNCTION: Under close supervision, estimate and provide building material take off information in accordance with client specifications and SPC business objectives.

KEY ACTIVITIES

• Visualize, fulfil, and implement the company vision and core values.
• Begin learning and training to estimate building materials using approved software while ensuring conformity to standards.
• Initiate proper expertise and understanding to generate and provide accurate material quantities for estimating purposes.
• Learn to generate layouts and/or location specific material needs for construction.
• Gain familiarity with Bistrack Software for tracking and processing take off and estimating information.
• Establish processes of reading and interpreting blueprints.
• Provide job-site support, with the aid of sales department, when requested.
• Attend and participate in all Company sponsored training programs as required.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and Company policies and procedures.
• Perform any other duties, responsibilities or tasks as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Working knowledge of building material estimating process.
• Basic understanding of reading and interpreting architectural and structural blueprints.
• Practical understanding of current local codes associated with building material supplies.
• Demonstrate initiative and reliability with minimal supervision.
• Analytical thinking skills and detail oriented.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Associate's Degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1+ years experience in residential/commercial construction industry.
• Experience in material "take off" processes and software preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Sedentary work: extended periods of sitting.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Repetitive motion associated with operating a computer and other office equipment.
• Visit jobsites occasionally.

This description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or work conditions associated with this job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making employment decisions. Duties associated with this job and the corresponding job specification may be changed at any time to accommodate Company business needs.

Sunpro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.