Building Materials Estimator Level II

Job Title: Building Materials Estimator Level I

Location: Builders

Department: Estimating

Reports To: Estimating Sales Team Manager

Salary: Non- Exempt, Hourly

Status: Full-time

Summary: Responsible for estimating building materials for residential and commercial projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides the highest level possible of customer service and public relations.
• Produce building material estimates for customer projects based on sketches, blueprints, mechanical drawings, electronic images, take-offs or specifications.
• Directly work with contractors and contractor sales to analyze material requirements and produce material estimates.
• Closely work with contractor sales to ensure that the drawings convey the correct information and are error free to ensure final estimate.
• Enter material and price quotes into the computer if needed.
• Maintains appropriate business contact with customers and employees in person and on the telephone.
• Answers telephone inquiries pleasantly and promptly.
• Follows up on notes and customer information concerns.
• Maintains and promotes a safe working environment and follows all safety rules.
• Be a mentor – Train and help new Team Members to adapt and succeed.
• Promotes team building concept.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures.

**NOTE: These are the essential, but not limited, functions of the Building Materials Estimator position. Management has the discretion to add to or change the duties/responsibilities to be

performed by this position.

Education:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Estimating or related field is preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED (General Education Degree) is required.

Experience:

• Some experience in estimating is preferred.
• Building industry knowledge required.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Must be able to read, interpret, and use customer-supplied documentation.
• Able to work with minimum supervision and capable of self-checking for completeness and accuracy of work produced.
• Able to receive and transmit drawings electronically with or without translation into a customer CAD software.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new computer software programs.
• Must be a self-starter and able to contribute in design reviews.
• Attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
• General math skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to reach, bend and move about the facility.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 15 lbs.

Equipment Used:

• Computer
• Calculator
• Copy Machine
• Fax Machine
• Telephone

Supervisory Responsibility: No supervisory responsibility with this position.

Environment and Working Conditions: Usual office working conditions. Customer service assigned in a good, fast paced environment.