Builders FirstSource · 2 hours ago
Estimator I Sales - Inside Sales
Dana Point, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expBuilders FirstSource is America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. The Estimator I Sales role involves analyzing blueprints and documentation to develop material lists and cost estimates for the sales department and customers, assisting in bidding and confirming construction costs.
Building MaterialManufacturingReal Estate
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
Required
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
Preferred
Associate degree in construction technology from two-year college or technical school preferred
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
Builders FirstSource provides professional class building materials and services to homebuilders and remodelers.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.05B2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2024-02-26Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2022-01-19Post Ipo Debt· $300M
Leadership Team
Peter Jackson
Chief Executive Officer
Pete Beckmann
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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