What are the responsibilities and job description for the ESTIMATOR position at Wilson Lumber Company?
Role Summary:
The estimating position is responsible for material take-offs for wood framing, interior and exterior doors, windows, trim, hardware, etc. Estimator reviews plans and specifications relative to the scope of work and completes takeoffs in a timely manner.
Scope of the Position:
The Estimator will be located at the Huntsville, AL site. This position requires <25% travel to job sites.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities expected of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Work with sales to get all necessary information to do complete and accurate take-off
• Performs take-offs using his/her knowledge of the construction industry.
• Computes estimates for sales representatives in a timely fashion.
• Reads and interprets architectural blueprints and specifications.
• Recognize inconsistencies in blueprints and communicate to the salesperson for clarification.
Position Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to accurately perform each essential duty. Using related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience of the construction industry, the candidate will produce and refine the take-offs. Possess excellent computer skills. Intermediate knowledge of Excel and common construction practices are required.
• MUST have intermediate experience on Excel.
• Experience performing takeoffs on doors, trim, hardware, and wood framing. Multi-family estimating is a plus
• MUST be able to read and interpret architectural blueprints and specifications.
• Experience with an estimating or design software such as Plan Swift, Mitek, or CAD is a plus.
Physical Requirements:
• Sit, Stand, frequently
• Adapt to various environments including production
You will be expected to follow any other job related instructions and to perform other job related duties as requested by management.