Estimator - OKC Lumber

Description

Start a life-long career with a fast-paced, family-oriented company! Mill Creek Lumber & Supply Company is looking for a reliable Estimator. Help us build America!  

Mill Creek Lumber & Supply Company has been in business since 1934 and is a strong, growing regional industry leader.  We offer:  

• A great place to work with a friendly team of employees  
• Competitive pay with the opportunity to earn incentive in this role 
• A benefits package that includes company medical contribution towards the Health Savings Account  
• Dental & Vision insurance  
• Life insurance as well as short- & long-term disability  
• All full-time employees are eligible the first of month following 30 days of employment  
• A 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with match  

Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Perform timely and accurate blueprint take-offs using customer supplied blueprints. Knowledge of appropriate computer software and hardware, and/or use of manual methods required.
• Create accurate bids and materials price lists for sales Staff in a timely manner. Develop and maintain trade and commercial account bids. Review and adjust bids on schedule as set by Sales Manager.
• Source new and Special-Order products to fulfill project needs. Suggest products to sales staff and interact with Builder Clients as needed. Perform sales calls with OSR staff and sales manager
• Proficiency in design, application, and uses of Engineered Wood Products. Maintain up-to-date market knowledge regarding competition levels, pricing, and new trends.
• Visit job sites as required to perform field measurements, gain project knowledge and/or troubleshoot.
• Proficiency in using computer software for take-offs, estimating and engineered wood products design.
• Provide technical knowledge and assistance to sales staff and Builder Clients. Maintain knowledge of local building codes and requirements.
• Arrive at work location punctually and consistently on a daily basis.
• Meet Company standards for quality and quantity of work.
• Maintain work areas according to Company standards.
• Follow established safety procedures for all assignments.
• Comply with all Company requirements for conduct and work behavior.
• Attend and participate in all Company-sponsored training programs as required.
• Perform any other duties, responsibilities or tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and a minimum of four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have the ability to understand the English language in both the written and verbal
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to work with fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands:  

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to type, handle or feel objects.  
• Employee will reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance, stoop, kneel or crouch  
• Employee must occasionally lift products weighing up to approximately 25 pounds.  
• Specific vision and hearing abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, the ability to adjust focus and hear well enough to communicate with customers and co-workers.  

Work Environment:  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• Indoor Manufacturing environment with varying degrees of noise levels and seasonal temperature extremes  
   

Additional Comments:  

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected status. 

Salary : $60,000 - $70,000