Estimator

Overview

Primary Responsibilities:

This position will be responsible for preparing estimates for Lumber and Exterior Trim Projects. Must be able to communicate effectively with Outside Sales Representatives, Inside Sales, Estimating Team Lead, and Centralized Estimating Coordinator to gather all the necessary information to bid projects accurately. Must effectively read and understand a set of Architectural and Structural drawings, ensuring an accurate takeoff of products needed to complete the project. Strong product knowledge will be a must to effectively answer and fulfill all the Sales Teams Requests.

Essential Functions:

• Receive emails and phone calls from Centralized Estimating System and Sales team takeoff for lumber and siding. 
• Create and deliver takeoffs back to the requestor in a timely fashion using Salesforce takeoff software.
• Convert takeoff into quote in ProEst quote software.
• Read and understand architectural and structural plans.
• Read and understand details/specifications in plan sets.
• Read and understand measurements and scales.
• Working knowledge and understanding of IRC/IBC code requirements.
• Understand local municipality code requirements. 
• Become proficient in all software:
  • Salesforce, MS Office Suite, ProEst
• Lumber experience is preferred. 
• Other duties assigned as necessary.

Specific Job Skills and Qualifications:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Residential experience required.
• Construction Management Degree Preferred.
• Project Management - Communicates changes and progress.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Contributes to building a positive team spirit. 
• Quality Management Control - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness this would include modifying formulas for better takeoffs that we use within the company’s software’s.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
• Strategic Thinking - Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation - Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas.
• Judgment - Exhibit’s sound and accurate judgment.
• Motivation - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

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.

Math Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. 

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software; Excel software; Salesforce; and ProEst Order processing systems.