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BUILDERS FIRSTSOURCE EWP Estimator I in DE PERE, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: 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. PURPOSE Analyzes blueprints and other documentation to develop a materials list and cost estimate, which give a reasonably accurate account of material costs to the sales department and customers. These estimates are used by sales for bidding purposes; to confirm construction and labor costs on contract jobs. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Associate... For full info follow application link. \"Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call (214) 765-3990 or email: ADA.Accommodation@bldr.com. Please do not send resumes to this email address - it is intended only to be used to request an accommodation in submitting an application for a job opening.\" ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/C1AB18F2CB4B4D39