Estimator / Material Takeoff Specialist

Description

General Function: It is the responsibility of each employee of the Company to understand and promote the Company Mission Statement and Statement of Values while adhering to the Company Code of Conduct. The primary responsibility of this position is to manage all aspects of estimating costs of building materials for our customers and our outside sales team.

Experience: Two years of experience as an estimator in the building materials industry is required.

Education: High school diploma required; additional education in an applicable area is preferred.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: A design, estimating or sales background and knowledge of building codes and construction is required. An estimator must understand various products used in construction.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:        

• Performing take-offs on plans, listing product needed to complete the job
• Determining cost and design criteria required by inputting information into computer program
• Handling quote requests brought by Outside Sales or customers
• Handling telephone and email inquiries promptly and friendly
• Maintain a clean, orderly and safe work area

Complying with all aspects of the Company safety policy:  As Harbin Lumber Company, Inc. is a group of locations, each working individually and as a team, the Estimator must be a team player and must develop positive working relationships with all Company employees.

Physical Requirements: Light to moderate, office-type lifting is required.

Working Conditions: Office assigned is in a good environment. Visits to customer job sites can also occur and the environment can include cold, wet and hot conditions.

General Information: This job description is not intended to be all inclusive; there will be other duties assigned as other employee workloads, sales volumes or circumstances require. This job description is subject to change at any time.