Lumber Estimator

Title:  Lumber Estimator

Department:  Engineering

Status: Full Time

Compensation: Non-Exempt

Job Summary

The Lumber Estimator quantifies the materials, labor, and equipment needed to complete a construction project.  Determine how much and what type of lumber is required to complete a construction project based on its blueprints or other specifications.  Work independently multitasking many diverse types of projects such as residential, commercial and agricultural.  Responsible for all lumber take-offs associated with each project. 

Job Duties

•         Prepares estimates for all lumber and lumber-related materials associated with the project.

•         Works with sales, purchasing, customers, general contractors and designers to develop and present an accurate estimate of all lumber associated with the project.

•         Proposes new products and acquisitions in support of long-range corporate goals.

•         Assists in elimination of product when in the best interests of the company.

•         Researches markets, potential trends and incorporates relevant improvements into estimates.

•         Reviews available quote sheets and verifies customer requirements for specific projects; designs preliminary truss drawings.

•         Use CAD software to draw basic design layouts, elevations and package projects.  Use Xcel and other software to prepare bids and quotations.

•         Coordinates estimates with salesmen to meet client deadlines.  May be responsible to present bids to customers.   

•         Plans and paces own work efficiency in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or team related productivity goals.

•         Reviews completed projects and analyzes/adjusts estimating process to improve profitability efforts.

•         Works with purchasing and inventory control staff to ensure usage of purchased materials is effective and timely.  Incorporates aging materials as necessary to reduce inventory liabilities.

•         Other duties, as assigned.

Special Job Dimensions

•         Must have ability to operate independently in a high-volume environment.

•         May be required to occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 50 pounds.

•         Occasionally may be required to walk throughout the yard, production environment or job sites to perform some aspects of assigned duties.

Qualifications

•         Minimum of two years of experience estimating residential, commercial or agricultural buildings or estimating for a lumber yard.  Two years framing experience may also be considered.

•         Previous experience using BisTrack preferred.

•         Knowledge/understanding of CAD helpful but not required.  Ability to read and understand prints and plans preferred.

•         Solid understanding of construction methods for residential or commercial projects.

•         Proficiency in mathematical computation in geometry methods.

•         Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

•         Minimum of an Associate’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.

•         Computer literacy in Microsoft Suite.