Building Materials Estimator Level II
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Building Materials Estimator Level II
Location: Builders
Department: Estimating
Reports To: Estimating Sales Team Manager
Salary: Non- Exempt, Hourly
Status: Full-time
Summary: Responsible for estimating building materials for residential and commercial projects.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides the highest level possible of customer service and public relations.
- Produce building material estimates for customer projects based on sketches, blueprints, mechanical drawings, electronic images, take-offs or specifications.
- Directly work with contractors and contractor sales to analyze material requirements and produce material estimates.
- Closely work with contractor sales to ensure that the drawings convey the correct information and are error free to ensure final estimate.
- Enter material and price quotes into the computer if needed.
- Maintains appropriate business contact with customers and employees in person and on the telephone.
- Answers telephone inquiries pleasantly and promptly.
- Follows up on notes and customer information concerns.
- Maintains and promotes a safe working environment and follows all safety rules.
- Be a mentor – Train and help new Team Members to adapt and succeed.
- Promotes team building concept.
- Complies with all company policies and procedures.
**NOTE: These are the essential, but not limited, functions of the Building Materials Estimator Level II position. Management has the discretion to add to or change the duties/responsibilities to be
performed by this position.
Education:
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Estimating or related field is preferred.
- High School Diploma or GED (General Education Degree) is required.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years experience in estimating.
- Minimum of 3 multi-family and/or commercial estimating.
- Building industry knowledge required.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
- Must be able to read, interpret, and use customer-supplied documentation.
- Able to work with minimum supervision and capable of self-checking for completeness and accuracy of work produced.
- Able to receive and transmit drawings electronically with or without translation into a customer CAD software.
- Computer literate in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new computer software programs.
- Must be a self-starter and able to contribute in design reviews.
- Attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
- General math skills.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit for long periods of time.
- Ability to reach, bend and move about the facility.
- Regularly lift and/or move up to 15 lbs.
Equipment Used:
- Computer
- Calculator
- Copy Machine
- Fax Machine
- Telephone
Supervisory Responsibility: No supervisory responsibility with this position.
Environment and Working Conditions: Usual office working conditions. Customer service assigned in a good, fast paced environment.
Company Location: 17600 E Smith Rd - Aurora, CO
Benefits
Vacation Leave
Sick Leave
6 Holidays
Employee Discount
401k Retirement Plan (with company match)
Profit Sharing Plan
Insurance
Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability
Life
Medical and Dependent Flex Accounts
HSA Account
Background check and pre-employment drug test required.
Builders serves the Nebraska and Colorado markets plus the surrounding areas. We are a family-oriented company seeking constant improvement to support services and being proactive in meeting our customers’ needs. We do this by building relationships with our customers in order to help them achieve their project goals with teamwork-oriented staff, quality products and outstanding customer service. Our customers include contractors, builders, re-modelers and do-it-yourselfers. We offer building materials and home improvement essentials.
Each location/department within our organization plays a vital role in helping our customers determine the best solutions for their project, home or commercial needs. Working as a core TEAM we guide our customers from start to finish no matter how large or small. Our TEAM sells, designs, builds and installs the products needed to assist our customers in achieving their goals. Customer Service is KEY to Exceeding our Customers’ Expectations.