Standard Supply & Lumber, a Division of US LBM, Is Seeking a Commercial Estimator for Our Grand Rapids, MI Location.

Wage: $25.00 to $27.00 Per Hour

Schedule: Monday to Friday from 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Standard Supply & Lumber is seeking motivated candidates for their Commercial Estimator position. We’re a people first company that’s passionate about continuous improvement. Are you looking to join a company that promotes from within? If you enjoy working hard in a fast-paced environment, then apply now!
What you should know about working at Standard Supply & Lumber:

• We’re all about teamwork! All positions are hands-on and we band together when necessary.
• We support each other! We have local and corporate team members to help you along the way and partner on projects as appropriate.
• We are a relaxed atmosphere. This is not a suit and tie environment.
• We care about our communities. US LBM, our divisions and associates are committed to contributing to the communities where we live and work.
• We work hard! We are a continuous improvement driven organization and we are focused on keeping organized and on task.
• We’re built on safety. We provide a safe and healthy workplace for all our employees. Our employees go home in the same condition they came to work.

How you will spend your day as a Commercial Estimator:

Thoroughly review Architectural & Structural drawings, cross referencing with the information in the cost estimating database, creating a comprehensive estimate with an accurate wood framing materials list. Will prepare Commercial Project estimate packages for presentation to the customer by a salesperson. Will communicate daily with both internal and external customers or peers and customers to ensure all critical information is correctly included in the Commercial estimates.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Other duties may be assigned. Willing to be cross trained in other areas of similar work responsibilities.
• Have understanding of the commercial building process and ability to read a commercial blueprint
• Analyzes blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for products, projects, or services
• Reviews data to determine material and labor requirements and prepares itemized lists
• Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work; preparing bids; assisting in the selection of vendors or subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness
• Conducts special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or effect cost reductions
• Consults with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues
• Interfaces with other individuals in the organization to obtain support and commitment to the cost estimates
• Organizes and manages a centralized cost estimating database and a formal process to support cost estimating to ensure historical data is utilized
• Analyzes completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine the reason for any discrepancies
• Provides improvement recommendations to cost estimating procedures to reduce future discrepancies between estimated and actual costs
• Identifies cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and/or Experience. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 1 to 3 years related experience and/or training.
• Language Skills. The ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions. The ability to communicate well with other employees and/customers.
• Mathematical Skills. Ability to recognize numbers and perform basic math functions, such as but not limited to, adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing.
• Reasoning Ability. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Physical Demands. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Building Your Career With Benefits:

• The Usual. Medical, Dental and Vision (starting the 1st of the month after 30 days).
• The Good. 401(k) with company match.
• The Best. Paid Time Off and Closed Holidays.
• Even Better. Employee Discounts and Company Cookouts.
• How do we top that? We support your educational and career goals with our continuing educations programs, paid training and promoting from within.

Build Your Future Today With Standard Supply & Lumber.

Standard Supply & Lumber, a Division of 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.