Estimator

Description

WHY MANS LUMBER & HOME? At Mans Lumber & Home, we believe in hard work, honest craftsmanship, and doing things the right way. As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, we've built our name on trust - and that starts with the people who wear it proudly every day.


Here, you're not just punching a clock - you're building real things that real people count on. If you take pride in your work, show up for your team, and want to be part of a company that has your back, we want to hear from you.


WHAT YOU'LL DO As our Estimator , you are responsible for material takeoff of a blueprint with the intent to give clients an accurate cost estimate. You have a passion for attention to detail: you are thorough, accurate, and organized.


THE NITTY GRITTY The people things:

• You are friendly and professional, responding quickly to customer and team member needs.
• Communicate with peers, customers, and vendors respectfully, honestly, and openly.

The Estimator things:

• Working with sales staff and customers to help complete accurate cost estimates.
• Provide material takeoffs for commercial, residential, and industrial projects.
• Manage multiple project schedules.
• Work to ensure deadlines and schedules are met.
• Communicate with Department Heads on specifications and Blueprints.
• Fully understand fabricating and installation process of the products offered.
• Takeoffs, blueprints, engineering skills - ability to calculate the loads on beams and headers.

WHAT YOU NEED

Interpersonal Skills:

• A strong steward of Mans culture and core values
• Strong verbal and written communication skills: ability to communicate with a wide variety of people.
• Ability to work in a team environment to meet and complete company goals and objectives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, preferred.
• Previous building industry experience and knowledge is a must.
• Basic math skills
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to computer software: understanding of computer based estimating tools.
• Read and interpret project and specifications to produce quality material estimates and pricing.
• Working knowledge of the MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

WORK ENVIRONMENT This job operates in a professional office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines (well, not really fax machines).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS This is largely a sedentary role; however, some daily active movement is required. This role also requires the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand, as necessary.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm with schedule flexibility.

PERKS OF THE JOB World-class benefits consisting of Blue Cross Blue Shield medical and dental coverage, vision insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) with generous match of 4%, life insurance, pet insurance, legal assistance, identity theft protection, charitable and community service initiatives, progressive paid time-off policy, paid holidays and annual profit-sharing eligibility. We also have good coffee.

OTHER STUFF OUR LAWYER SUGGESTED WE ADD Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The Company is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.