Commercial Estimator I

DescriptionPosition Summary Will be required to thoroughly review Architectural & Structural drawings, cross referencing them with the information in the Specification book. The goal; create a comprehensive estimate with an accurate materials list. Will be required to prepare Commercial Project estimate packages for presentation to the customer by a salesperson. Will communicate, on a daily basis, with both internal and external customers to ensure all critical information is correctly incorporated into the Commercial estimates. Position Essential Duties and Responsibilities Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues. Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates. Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates. Review material and labor requirements to decide the more cost effective way to produce components. Assess the cost effectiveness of products, projects, or services. Prepare cost estimates, bids, and technical reports. Types and designs customer presentation books. Contact suppliers in regards to availability and costs on special order products. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. May be called upon to assist with special projects and assume responsibility for the development, administration and promotion of specific projects, as required. Perform other duties and responsibilities as required and assigned. Education/Experience High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience required. Experience in the estimating field preferred but not required. Other Requirements Maintenance of regular attendance Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures. Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems. Knowledge of company products sufficient to look up/reference parts, products or component lists. Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. Knowledge of company product pricing, discount and estimating formulas and guidelines. Knowledge of basic math and measurement skills. Good verbal and written communication skills. Strong Organizational and Time Management Detail Oriented Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems Consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes Add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly Choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that will make sense Generate or use different sets of rules in writing so others will understand Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to benefit the company and its customers Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members Willing to obtain other training if deemed necessary in performance of responsibilities and continuing education Working Conditions and Physical Requirements Normal office conditions apply. Employee must have clear, close vision for reading and computer work. Must be able to sit, stand, walk, balance, stoop, grasp, talk, hear and operate computer keyboard. Job may require reaching at or above shoulder level and below waist. Will occasionally lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds. May be required to walk throughout the lumberyard or production environment to perform some aspects of assigned duties. Apply for a rewarding career with an industry leader in building materials! Visit

Created: 2026-03-04