Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

Buffalo Framing & Truss, LLC has helped build Central Texas by providing turnkey framing, trusses, and wall panels for over 30 years. We understand that the way to continue our success is by hiring outstanding individuals who are committed to excellence. If this sounds like a company you would like to be a part of, please apply. We are seeking a Material Estimator to join our team.

Job summary:

The Material Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate material take-offs and cost estimates for single-family and multifamily residential projects. This role requires a strong understanding of wood construction, blueprints, and estimating software to support competitive bidding, job costing, and material purchasing efforts. The Material Estimator reports directly to the Lead Material Estimator.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed material take-offs for single-family and multifamily projects.

• Interpret and understand architectural drawings, engineering plans, specifications, and project scopes.

• Set up, maintain, and update price sheets for recurring production builders.

• Estimate plan revisions and change order requests accurately and efficiently.

• Perform cost analysis to identify the most efficient and cost-effective construction methods.

• Size beams and other structural components as required.

• Track, manage, and follow up on pending bids.

• Maintain accurate bidding records and job costing data files.

• Communicate effectively with designers, field staff, purchasing team, and customers.

• Assist with lumber and building material purchasing as needed.

• Support continuous improvement of estimating processes and accuracy

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or equivalent, project management, or business preferred but not required.

• Minimum 2 years of estimating experience required.

• Extensive knowledge of residential blueprints and construction documents.

• Understanding of wood-frame construction methods.

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

• Willingness and ability to learn new software programs.

• Experience with MiTek or Alpine preferred but not required.

• Experience with estimating software, such as PlanSwift, preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working at a computer workstation

• Ability to work in a standard office environment with occasional exposure to yard or construction settings.

• Occasional lifting of office materials or plan sets up to 25 lbs.

Work Environment:

• Primarily works in an office setting with extended time at a computer workstation.

• Collaborative setting with frequent interaction among estimating, design, purchasing, and operations teams.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance – Medical, Dental, and Vision

• Life and Disability Insurance

• 401K

• PTO and Paid Holidays

Why Join Our Team:

• Stable, growing company in the truss and lumber industry

• Strong safety culture and team-focused environment.

• Competitive pay based on experience.

• Opportunities for advancement and skill development.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value teamwork, safety, and we are focused on Framing the Future with Skilled Hands.