Jr Estimator

Ufp Industries

The Role

Overview

Estimate siding & cladding material and labor for commercial/multi-family projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • estimating tools
  • plan review
  • cost estimating
  • proposal writing
  • client communication
  • crm management

Tasks

-Will train using On Screen Takeoff, Quick Bid, and Microsoft Office products. -Review all plans and specs at time of bid to ensure accuracy. -Primary function is to produce accurate and timely estimates, which will result in profitable jobs and revenue. Land work! -Produce estimates in a timely fashion, according to the bid schedules that are created by the lead Estimator. -Produce well written, detailed and accurate proposals for our bids with project specific inclusions and exclusions, in addition to many boilerplate items. These proposals are meant to clearly outline our scope, so as to avoid any confusion down the road. Detailed to the point that we could essentially build the project based off the proposal. -During the bid process, it is your responsibility to speak with the customers, informing them if we are bidding the project, relay questions, send RFIs as needed and gather the appropriate information to compile a complete bid. -Maintain accurate and up to date bid information in the company’s Client Relationship Management (CRM) pipeline software. This includes schedule information, feedback on pricing, contact information, % hot fields or more.

Requirements

  • estimating software
  • blueprint reading
  • 2+ years
  • high school
  • problem solving
  • math skills

What You Bring

-Ability to use a computer -Ability to learn estimating software -Ability to manage several activities/projects at once, to organize and prioritize work, to meet deadlines, and work under little supervision -Ability to pass a drug test -Commercial cladding/siding experience preferred -Ability to sit/stand at a desk for prolonged periods of time, be mobile in the work environment, and work hours mandated by management. -Minimum 2 years of experience commercial construction or multi-family construction. -Demonstrate proficiency with reading and writing skills - emails, letters, proposals. -Minimum high school graduate. -Proficiency in the use of the English language in reading, writing, and speaking -Minimum 2 years of experience in related field/responsibilities. -Strong analytical and problem-solving skills -Ability to successfully interact with all organizational levels and the public -Ability to read and understand blueprints -Strong math skills including algebra and trigonometry -Ability to communicate effectively with others, including customers, builders, peers, and management -Bid Deadlines are very important. This position requires flexibility in hours as necessary to complete work in a timely manner.

The Company

About Ufp Industries

-It serves builders, manufacturers, and big-box retailers with products ranging from engineered lumber to custom packaging systems. -By operating as North America’s largest softwood converter and global pressure-treat leader, it gains scale and sourcing advantages. -It delivers for residential, commercial, industrial, and packaging customers through hundreds of facilities across several continents. -Notable projects include custom truss systems, composite decking brands, and ISTA-certified packaging labs.

Sector Specialisms

Residential Construction

Retail Building Products

Industrial Packaging

Single-Family Builders

Multi-Family Builders

Commercial Builders

Concrete Formers

Factory-Built Housing (Mobile & Modular Homes)

RVs

Packaging Solutions

OEM Components

Lumber Products

Wood-Based Products

Engineered Wood Products

Custom Packaging

Crates and Pallets

Structural Packaging

Global Wood Products Market

Security Clearance

-must pass a drug test.