Estimator I

Builders FirstSource • Indio, CA

79d

About The Position

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 material lists and cost estimate sheets for the sales department and customers. The estimates are used by sales for bidding purposes to confirm construction and labor costs for contract jobs. Receives information from sales representative or customer on what materials are required in pricing a job. Using packaged estimating software, 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. Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for management purposes such as preparation of bids, vendor or subcontractor selection and the determination of cost effectiveness. Consults with clients, vendors and/or other individuals to formulate estimates and resolve issues.

Requirements

• Associate degree in construction technology from two-year (2) college or technical school preferred.
• Must have two-years (2) prior experience in the building construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes blueprints and other documentation to develop material lists and cost estimate sheets for the sales department and customers.
• Receives information from sales representative or customer on what materials are required in pricing a job.
• Using packaged estimating software, 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.
• Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for management purposes such as preparation of bids, vendor or subcontractor selection and the determination of cost effectiveness.
• Consults with clients, vendors and/or other individuals to formulate estimates and resolve issues.

Benefits

• Competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love.
• Plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees