COMMERCIAL ESTIMATOR

Overview


The Multi-Family Estimator is responsible for estimating for type 3 and type 5 construction for wood frame multi-story buildings. Associates will meet with contractors and their customers to assist them in the estimating process and complete all plans in the time frame agreed upon with clients. Estimators must be very detail orientated, patient, and have experience estimating either manually or with approved software. This position assists in the day-to-day operations of the store as assigned by the Store Manager.


Responsibilities


Create material lists for the specific purposes of installed sales


Will be involved in material usage in addition to estimating


Will work on the creation of scopes of work for subcontracted labor


Reading plans and creating estimates


Meeting with customers or making changes


Store duties as assigned


Qualifications


Ability to use discretion and independent judgment.


Ability to review a given set of architectural drawings and estimate the costs for the various wood materials and labor to complete the job.


Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business reports, technical procedures and /or government regulations; write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals; effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.


Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.


Word Processing Software


Inventory Software


Spreadsheet Software