Building Materials Estimator Level II

Builders Warehouse•Denver, CO

10d•$25 - $30

About The Position

The Building Materials Estimator Level II estimates building materials for residential and commercial projects. The role works directly with contractors and contractor sales to analyze project material requirements and develop estimates from sketches, blueprints, mechanical drawings, electronic images, take-offs, or specifications. It also collaborates with contractor sales to check drawings for accurate information and errors, and enters material and price quotes into the computer when needed. The position provides customer service and public relations, maintains business contact with customers and employees in person and by telephone, responds promptly and pleasantly to telephone inquiries, and follows up on customer notes and concerns. It helps maintain a safe working environment, follows safety rules and company policies, mentors and trains new team members, and promotes teamwork. The role has no supervisory responsibility and is performed under usual office working conditions in a fast-paced customer service environment. A high school diploma or GED is required. An associate or bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Estimating, or a related field is preferred. Candidates must have at least five years of estimating experience, including at least three years of multi-family and/or commercial estimating experience, and building industry knowledge. The role requires the ability to interpret customer documentation, work with minimal supervision, check work for accuracy, exchange drawings electronically, use Microsoft Office and learn other software, contribute to design reviews, and apply general math and strong organizational skills. The position is full-time and hourly, non-exempt. A background check and pre-employment drug test are required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum of 5 years of estimating experience.
Minimum of 3 years of multi-family and/or commercial estimating experience.
Building industry knowledge required.
Ability to read, interpret, and use customer-supplied documentation.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and self-check work for completeness and accuracy.
Ability to receive and transmit drawings electronically, with or without translation into customer CAD software.
Computer literacy in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software programs.
Ability to contribute to design reviews.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
General math skills.
Ability to sit for long periods, reach, bend, and move about the facility, and regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
Background check and pre-employment drug test required.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Estimating, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Provide the highest possible level of customer service and public relations.
Produce building material estimates for customer projects using sketches, blueprints, mechanical drawings, electronic images, take-offs, or specifications.
Work directly with contractors and contractor sales to analyze material requirements and produce estimates.
Work with contractor sales to ensure drawings convey correct information and are error-free for the final estimate.
Enter material and price quotes into the computer when needed.
Maintain appropriate business contact with customers and employees in person and by telephone.
Answer telephone inquiries pleasantly and promptly.
Follow up on notes and customer information concerns.
Maintain and promote a safe working environment and follow safety rules.
Mentor, train, and help new team members adapt and succeed.
Promote team building.
Comply with company policies and procedures.