Material Estimator

Kirchner Building Centers•Aviston, IL

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Kirchner Building Centers (formerly Aviston Lumber) is seeking a detail-oriented Materials Estimator to join their sales team. This role involves preparing accurate estimates for residential and agricultural projects by gathering and analyzing material information. The estimator will collaborate closely with contractors and customers to ensure timely and precise estimates, price special order materials, and order materials for successful quotes. Key responsibilities include understanding project requirements, determining cost factors, gathering information from various sources, creating detailed material lists using estimating software, facilitating scope changes, and providing expert advice on material selection. The position requires strong communication skills to build relationships and ensure customer satisfaction, ultimately driving sales growth.

Requirements

Proven experience as an estimator or similar position.
Strong math and computer skills with analytical mindset.
Solid working knowledge of retail building materials, lumber, hardware products and building materials as well as additional operations and software systems associated with the industry.
Demonstrate excellent leadership and problem-solving skills along with the ability to manage with limited supervision.
Ability to review and comprehend job specifications to estimate cost of materials.
Excellent communication, time management and organizational skills.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Prepare accurate estimates for projects by gathering information and analyzing materials.
Collaborate closely with contractors and their customers to ensure accurate estimates are provided within the timeframe agreed upon.
Prepare material take-offs for residential and agricultural projects.
Price special order materials.
Order materials for successful quotes.
Work closely with customers and the sales team to understand their needs and provide expert advice on the best materials for their projects.
Understand the project and its requirements.
Determine important factors that determine the cost of the project.
Gather first-hand information from the customer, contractor and job sites.
Create detailed material lists using professional estimating software to generate an accurate estimate.
Facilitate reviews and/or scope changes with customer/contractors.
Communicate changes effectively and revise estimates as needed.
Collaborate with customers to understand their needs and provide expert advice on materials selection.
Budgeting and estimating for complex projects.
Analyze building plans to generate accurate estimates.