Inside Contractor Sales/estimator

Ignite your career at Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. The #1 name in our industry, we help make the dream of home ownership more achievable every day. At BFS, you’ll be equipped with all the tools, training, and resources you need, and you’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons.

Analyzes blueprints and other documentation to develop a materials list and cost estimate, which give a reasonably accurate account of material costs to the sales department and customers. These estimates are used by sales for bidding purposes; to confirm construction and labor costs on contract jobs.

Receives information from the sales representative or customer on what materials are required in pricing a job.

Resolves these issues with Project Manager and/or the customer.

Using packaged estimating software (e.g. DQ2000, Estimating and Quote System), determines the linear and square footage to build wall structures and components such as headers for doors, beams, floor joists, etc.

Assists sales department in supplying information on materials, such as availability, substitutions, and new materials.

Maintains current, up-to-date pricing data.

Determines how to maximize the use of stock material.

Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for management purposes such as preparing bids, selecting vendors or subcontractors, and determining cost effectiveness.

May help advise contractors on engineering issues such as how to reduce construction costs on the project.

Must have prior (2-3 years) experience within the building construction industry.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints and computer manuals. Ability to speak effectively with customers or team members. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

One to two years related Windows, Microsoft Office experience and/or training. Must have ability to be trained on estimating software. Digitized software experience desirable.

This position impacts the sales department, special projects and manufacturing. It influences the company's ability to compete successfully in bidding for new jobs by accurately pricing materials. It also influences the efficiency of the production lines by providing accurate information regarding materials.

Work Environment / Physical Activity

Subject to typical office environment.

Regularly required to sit, use hands to finger handle, or work on the computer, and talk or hear. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

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