Work For Warriors Georgia | Full time

Estimator II

Duluth, United States | Posted on 11/07/2021

Job Information

  • Department Name Builders FirstSource
  • Date Opened 11/07/2021
  • Job Type Full time
  • Industry Manufacturing
  • City Duluth
  • State/Province Georgia
  • Country United States
  • Zip/Postal Code 30096

About Us

<div>Official employment initiative for the Georgia Army National Guard.<br /></div>

Job Description

Analyzes blueprints and other documentation of complex projects to develop a materials list and cost estimate for the sales department and customers. The estimates and lists are used by sales for bidding purposes to confirm construction and labor costs on contract jobs.

*Provides training and guidance to less experienced estimators. *Receives information from the sales representative or customer on what materials are required in pricing a job. *Using packaged estimating software, determines the linear and square footage needed to build wall structures and components such as headers for doors, beams and floor joists. *Assists sales department in supplying information on materials, such as availability, substitutions and new materials. *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.



Requirements

Associate degree in construction technology from two-year (2) college or technical school preferred. Minimum of three-years (3) estimating experience in the building construction industry and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.