Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Truss Estimator

Company: Precision Truss | Northern California Location: Citrus Heights, CA (On-site)

About Precision Truss

Precision Truss is a growing Northern California roof and floor truss manufacturer serving residential, multifamily, custom home, and commercial builders.

We are seeking an experienced Truss Estimator who can accurately price projects, understand construction plans, communicate effectively with contractors, and help us win profitable business.

We are looking for someone who takes ownership, communicates well, and understands that accurate estimating is critical to both customer satisfaction and company profitability.

Position Summary

The Truss Estimator is responsible for reviewing construction plans, preparing accurate truss estimates and quotes, coordinating with customers and the design team, and helping ensure projects are priced competitively while maintaining appropriate margins.

This position works closely with Sales, Design, Operations, and Customers .

Key Responsibilities

• Review architectural and structural plans for residential and commercial projects.
• Perform accurate roof and floor truss takeoffs.
• Determine quantities, spans, sizes, profiles, and special conditions.
• Identify design, engineering, framing, and constructability issues that may affect pricing.
• Prepare accurate and timely quotations for customers.
• Price lumber, plates, hardware, engineering, delivery, and other applicable costs.
• Understand the difference between markup and gross margin and protect company margin.
• Work with the Design Department to identify unusual or difficult conditions before quoting.
• Communicate with builders, contractors, framers, and sales personnel regarding project requirements.
• Clarify scope, exclusions, assumptions, and customer requirements.
• Maintain accurate estimating information and quote documentation.
• Follow up on outstanding quotes when appropriate.
• Assist Sales in developing competitive and profitable proposals.
• Identify opportunities to increase order size and customer frequency.
• Help identify estimating errors before projects enter production.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy under time pressure.
• Take ownership of problems rather than passing them to someone else.

Required Qualifications

• Construction estimating experience.
• Ability to read and understand architectural and structural plans.
• Strong understanding of residential construction and framing.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with contractors and construction professionals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous roof or floor truss estimating experience.
• Experience with MiTek or similar truss software.
• Experience with lumber pricing and construction material costs.
• Framing or structural construction experience.
• Experience working directly with builders, contractors, or framers.
• Understanding of engineered wood products and structural systems.

The Person We Want

We are not looking for someone who simply enters numbers into a spreadsheet.

We want someone who:

• Is Hungry and wants to win, improve, learn, and take on responsibility.
• Is Humble and is willing to ask questions, listen, accept feedback, and work as part of a team.
• Is Smart with strong judgment, common sense, communication skills, and emotional intelligence.
• Takes ownership when something goes wrong.
• Doesn't say, "That's not my job."
• Can handle pressure without creating unnecessary conflict.
• Understands that accuracy upstream prevents chaos downstream.
• Understands that margin discipline enables reliability.
• Treats the customer's schedule as important.
• Can build trust with contractors and internal team members.

Performance Expectations

Success in this position will be measured by:

• Estimating accuracy
• Quote turnaround time
• Gross margin performance
• Quote-to-order conversion
• Low estimating-related change orders
• Customer responsiveness
• Quality of communication with Sales and Design
• Ability to identify problems before production
• Ability to manage workload and deadlines

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $80,000 - $120,000 per year

• Performance-based incentive opportunity
• Health insurance (company pays 50% of employee cost)
• Retirement program with up to 3% company match
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Stable, established company
• Opportunity for advancement
• Team-oriented work environment

Additional Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Why Precision Truss?

Our purpose is to be the most reliable structural partner in the building process by providing builders with uncompromising quality, on-time performance, and responsive service.

If you are an experienced estimator who wants to become an important part of a growing company and take pride in getting the details right, we want to talk with you.

Apply today and tell us about your estimating and construction experience.

You should be proficient in:

• Architectural Plans
• Builder Relations
• Commercial Construction
• Construction Estimating
• Construction Estimator
• Contractor Coordination
• Engineered Wood Products
• Floor Truss Estimator
• Lumber Pricing
• Material Cost Estimating
• Material Takeoffs
• MiTek
• Multifamily Construction
• Quote Preparation
• Residential Construction
• Residential Framing
• Roof Truss Estimator
• Structural Framing
• Structural Plans
• Structural Systems
• Truss Design Software
• Truss Estimator
• Truss Takeoffs
• Wood Framing
• Gross Margin Management