Estimator I Sales

Builders Firstsource, Inc. • Lakeville, MN

47d • Onsite

About The Position

PURPOSE Analyzes blueprints and other project documentation to develop comprehensive material lists and cost estimates, providing the sales department and customers with accurate pricing for bidding, contract confirmation, and construction planning. Responsibilities include estimating across all product categories - including single-family and multi-family cabinet packages - to ensure precise material takeoffs, cabinet counts, layout verification, and cost modeling for large-scale residential and multi-unit projects. These estimates support sales in bidding, budgeting, and confirming construction and labor costs on contract jobs.

Requirements

• Associate degree in construction technology from two-year college or technical school preferred.
• 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 write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively with customers or team members.
• Must practice good teamwork.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as linear and square feet, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Receives information from the sales representative or customer on what materials are required in pricing a job.
• Reviews blueprints, drawings & selections sheets to understand specific details and/or any errors/issues. 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.
• Consults with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues. May help advise contractors on engineering issues such as how to reduce construction costs on the project.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers
• Education Level: Associate degree