Location: Marshfield,WI, USA
US LBM is one of the leading and fastest growing distributors of specialty building materials in the United States, with a team of over 15,000 employees located throughout the country. Since our founding in 2009, we have acquired over 70 companies and have expanded to more than 500 locations serving 37 states. US LBM is a progressive organization that promotes a unique culture that focuses on the value of its customers and associates. Developing our people is critical to our strategy and fostering our culture of empowerment.
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A Brief Overview
The Estimator uses computer technology and mathematical skill to prepare an estimation of the structural components required for a project in accordance with Company policies.
What you will do
* Estimate the materials needed for structural components of residential/commercial project according to company policy and local building code.
* Assist salesmen as needed with customer orders.
* Assist in quote process as requested.
* Provide information about wood structural components to contractors as needed.
* Train sales representatives in estimating techniques.
* Assist sales staff with blueprint reading and construction procedures.
* Review actual vs. estimated materials on completion of each project.
* Work in sales department as required.
* Control expenditures to conform to company budgetary requirements.
* Comply with Company's attendance policy by maintaining regular and predictable attendance.
Required For All Jobs
* Perform other duties as assigned.
* Comply with all policies and standards.
* Adheres to Company's commitment to workplace safety.
Education Qualifications
* Associate's Degree in engineering or related area required.
Experience Qualifications
* 1-3 years construction and building materials related experience prefered.
Skills and Abilities
* Ability to read blueprints and other technical materials.
* Ability to interpret building plans in diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
* Ability to operate networked computer systems and specialized software application programs and to instruct others in effective use of application software.
* Must have excellent oral communication skills and positive interpersonal skills.
* Understanding of measurements and basic math principles.
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US LBM Holdings, LLC, is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.