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
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
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
This job has no supervisory
MINIMUM
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
The
listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required
Associate degree in construction technology from two-year college or technical school preferred
Must have prior (2-3 years) experience within the building construction industry
COMPETENCIES Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints and computer manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively with customers or team members
Must practice good teamwork
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as linear and square feet, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
One to two years related Windows, Microsoft Office experience and/or training
Must have ability to be trained on estimating software
Digitized software experience desirable
This position impacts the sales department, special projects and manufacturing
It influences the company's ability to compete successfully in bidding for new jobs by accurately pricing materials
It also influences the efficiency of the production lines by providing accurate information regarding materials
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Subject to typical office environment
Regularly required to sit, use hands to finger handle, or work on the computer, and talk or hear
The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus
At BFS, we want you and your career to be greater than what you ever could have expected
Our supportive, people -first culture will build you up and empower you to do more, be more, and become better every day
Join us and see what’s possible when you can rise to new challenges, learn new skills, and add to your career tool belt every day
In addition to the base wage listed, team members are also eligible to earn an additional incentive subject to changes in plan design and documents and in accordance with applicable law
Eligibility and the amount of the incentive varies based on the terms and conditions of the locations’ active incentive plan for the respective year
At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable
designed to make life better for you and the people you love
Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives
To view all our benefit offerings click here www.bldrbenefits.com
Builders FirstSource is an
/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: [email protected]
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.