Estimator I Design - Indirect

Builders FirstSource
Any Location, NY
Category Engineering
Job Description
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.

Requirements

  • 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, 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.

Benefits

  • Competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love.
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