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Builders FirstSource · 4 hours ago

Estimator I Engineering

Conroe, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Builders FirstSource is America’s largest supplier of building materials and services. The Estimator I Engineering role involves analyzing blueprints to develop materials lists and cost estimates for the sales department and customers, ensuring accurate pricing for bidding and contract jobs.

Building MaterialManufacturingReal Estate

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Qualification

Blueprint interpretationEstimating softwareConstruction technology degreeMicrosoft OfficeTeamworkProblem-solving

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

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

Benefits

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

Great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives

Company

Builders FirstSource

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Builders FirstSource provides professional class building materials and services to homebuilders and remodelers.

Founded in 1990

Dallas, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.bldr.com

H1B Sponsorship

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