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 necessary 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               Planswift takeoff software.

·         Convert takeoff into Xcel Spreadsheets for Inside Sales to input into                         Bistrack  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:

o   Pro Estimating, Planswift, MS Office Suite, Bistrack.

·         Lumber & Exterior Trim 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. Commercial experience is a plus.

·         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 - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality;                   Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

·         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. The 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; Planswift; and Bistrack Order processing systems.