What are the responsibilities and job description for the Components Estimator position at 84 Lumber Company?
The position is responsible for utilizing component design software (e.g. Mitek) and construction documents to create preliminary designs to be used for the estimate of roof, open web floor, and wall panels. At times estimates will be produced by designing a portion of the project using sectional analysis and extrapolating to spreadsheet software.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- Create component estimates from construction documents
- Communicate and coordinate efforts of other estimating departments
- Review construction drawings and specifications
- Communicate with store salespeople and construction professionals
Supervisory Responsibility
This job does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
This position is located in a busy office area and is faced with constant interruptions on a regular basis. There is low to moderate exposure to common offices sounds such as ringing phones, talking, printers, copy machines and fax machines.
Physical Demands
This position involves frequent sitting, use of hands and reaching with hands and arms. Rarely this position stands.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Hours of work depends on hours of operations, 45 hours per week.
Travel
Limited travel is expected for this position.
Qualifications
Competencies
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish fats, and draw valid conclusions; interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
- Ability to read and comprehend commercial construction documents (i.e. policy and procedure manuals), write routine reports and correspondence, and speak/present in front of a small group.
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, MiTek
Preferred Education and Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or related experience and/or training.
84 Lumber Company is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. 84 Lumber Company is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact recruiting@84lumber.com.