Commercial & Multi-Family Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Based in Michigan, Zeeland Lumber & Supply operates truss and wall panel component manufacturing plants along with full-service building material yards that distribute lumber and an expansive range of specialty products, such as windows, doors, roofing, cabinets, decking, and interior and exterior trim. 

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A Brief Overview

The Estimator uses computer technology and mathematical skill to prepare an estimation of the amount of material needed for the construction of a home in accordance with Company policies.

Pay Rate : Starting at $28.00/hour or More Depending on Experience

What you will do

• Estimate wood framing materials for light commercial and multi-family projects

• Go on occasional out of the office field visits

• Participate in post-bid meeting with general contractor

• Work with general contractors and Outside Sales Representative teams

• The bid requests will come from the manager

• Use PlanSwift, Word, Excel, and Procore

• Read and understand blueprints

• Direct any clarification questions to Director of Bid Management

• Comply with Company’s attendance policy by maintaining regular and predictable attendance.

Required For All Jobs

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Comply with all policies and standards.

• Adheres to Company’s commitment to workplace safety.

Experience Qualifications

• 1-3 years construction and building materials related experience required.

• Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read blueprints and other technical materials.

• Ability to interpret building plans in diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.

• Ability to operate networked computer systems and specialized software application programs and to instruct others in effective use of application software.

• Must have excellent oral communication skills and positive interpersonal skills.

• Understanding of measurements and basic math principles.

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Zeeland Lumber & Supply , a Division of US LBM Holdings, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.