Residential Estimator: Blueprint-Driven Material Takeoffs

US LBM Holdings, LLC; Hayward (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrow Building Center, Lampert Lumber and Lyman Lumber Companies, divisions of US LBM, is seeking an Estimator to prepare material quantities for home construction following company policy and local codes.

You will read blueprints, perform take-offs, assist sales staff with orders and material lists, and help ensure projects stay within budget. Strong math, blueprint reading, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years construction and building materials experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret building plans.
• Strong math and measurement skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Estimate the amount of materials needed for home construction according to company policy and local building code.
• Assist salesmen 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

Interpreting building plans

Math and measurements

Communication skills

Software proficiency

Education

Associate's degree in engineering or related area

Job description

Arrow Building Center, Lampert Lumber and Lyman Lumber Companies, divisions of US LBM, is seeking an Estimator to prepare material quantities for home construction following company policy and local codes.

You will read blueprints, perform take-offs, assist sales staff with orders and material lists, and help ensure projects stay within budget. Strong math, blueprint reading, and communication skills are essential.