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Estimator

US LBM Holdings
Posted 4 days ago, valid for 6 months
Location

Bristow, VA 20136, US

Salary

$55,000 - $85,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • Position: Estimator
  • Salary: Not specified
  • Experience required: 2 or more years of construction and building materials related experience
  • Responsibilities include estimating materials needed for home construction, assisting salesmen with customer orders, providing assistance to contractors, and training sales representatives in estimating techniques
  • Skills required include ability to read blueprints, interpret building plans, operate computer systems, and have excellent oral communication skills
US LBM is one of the leading and fastest growing distributors of specialty building materials in the United States, with a team of over 15,000 employees located throughout the country. Since our founding in 2009, we have acquired over 70 companies and have expanded to more than 500 locations serving 37 states. US LBM is a progressive organization that promotes a unique culture that focuses on the value of its customers and associates. Developing our people is critical to our strategy and fostering our culture of empowerment.

US LBM provides a wide range of building materials to construction professionals, combining the advantages of our national scale with the excellent service levels, expertise , entrepreneurial culture and customer relationships of our local brands.

As a people-first company, passionate about continuous improvement, US LBM is proud to provide our associates access to the resources, training and developmental opportunities to empower them to succeed today, while growing professionally and preparing for the challenges of tomorrow.

Position Overview

The position requires the use of computer technology and mathematical skill to prepare an est i m ation of the amount of material needed for the construction of a home in accordance with Company policies.

Essential Job Duties:

  • Est i m ates the amount of materials needed for home construction according to company policy and local building code.
  • Assists salesmen as needed with customer orders and materials lists.
  • Assists in trim take-offs as requ est ed .
  • Provides assistance to contractors as needed.
  • Trains sales representatives in est i m ating techniques.
  • Assist sales staff with blueprint reading and construction procedures.
  • Review actual vs. est i m ated materials on completion of each project.
  • Works on sales/ hardware counter as assigned.
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  • Complies with Company's attendance policy by maintaining regular and predictable attendance.
  • Other duties as assigned by location management.


REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

  • Minimum education required -Technical Degree in engineering or related area.
  • Minimum experience required-2 or more years of construction and building materials related experience.


Special skills required

  • Ability to read blueprints and other technical materials.
  • Ability to interpret building plans in diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.


  • Ability to operate networked computer systems and specialized software application programs and to instruct others in effective use of application software.
  • Must have excellent oral communication skills and positive interpersonal skills.


Special Knowledge required

  • Understanding of measurements and basic math principles.
  • Physical demands include sitting for extended periods of time, standing and walking, bending or stooping, lifting up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.


US LBM Holdings, LLC, is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

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