What are the responsibilities and job description for the Window Estimator position at Franklin Building Supply?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Let's share a little about FBS and then we welcome you to apply:
Primary purpose: Review structural plans and compile a material list for structures. Assist with receiving.
Some duties and responsibilities include:
Requirements
Required
Strongly Preferred:
Full-time
Description
Let's share a little about FBS and then we welcome you to apply:
- We are so proud to be 100% Employee Owned. We hire owners, not employees! This means that employees earn ownership in our company through their work and build their net worth based on the company's change in value over time.
- For our seventh consecutive year, we ranked in Idaho's Top 10 Best Places to Work
- Franklin Building Supply is a lumber and building material company that has been in business for more than 45 years. We have locations spread across Idaho and one in Nevada.
- We supply just about everything besides plumbing and electrical to build homes. Our focus is on serving professional home builders. Along with supplying materials, we install a wide range of products including framing, overhead doors, insulation, gutters, siding, and more. We also manufacture trusses, cabinets, doors, and granite countertops.
- Our company is full of outstanding people who have worked for Franklin Building Supply for 10, 20, or 30 years. We're working harder than anyone else in our market to get better every day, adding value for customers and improving the value of our company for our employee-owners.
- We are committed to working safer, smarter, and more efficiently than ever before. We are investing significant tools, equipment, training, and positions like this to help our team reach its potential.
- Along with competitive compensation, we offer competitive benefits that would be expected, including medical/Rx, vision and dental insurance, 401(k), paid time off, holiday pay, disability & life insurance, etc.
Primary purpose: Review structural plans and compile a material list for structures. Assist with receiving.
Some duties and responsibilities include:
- Review structural plans and read blueprints
- Create and compile product lists for building projects
- Enter material lists into the software system and price them accordingly
- Assist with warranty and/or service-related issues, including paperwork
- Interact with customers and team mates in a friendly, helpful manner
- Assist in receiving shipments
Requirements
Required
- Some understanding of the components associated with the structure of a home
- Ability to look at a 2-dimensional drawing and yet see the 3-dimensional structure
- Capable of managing time well enough to get tasks done quickly and productively
- Recognize problems and assist in suggesting and executing solutions
- Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to prioritize tasks, be patient with distractions, and manage time effectively
- Willing to be versatile, understand, and follow directions
- Must be able to lift heavy windows and assist in receiving windows
Strongly Preferred:
- Basic understanding of blueprints
- Past involvement in the building industry