Estimator

The Estimator serves as a key technical resource throughout the sales process; ensuring customer needs are effectively aligned with product solutions. They are responsible for understanding structural and architectural plans, wood framing hardware, and coordinating with CLP engineers and sales to customize solutions. Experience in construction estimating and take-offs is required. Previous building materials or wood frame estimating experience is a must.

• →Perform detailed quantity takeoffs from architectural and structural drawings.
• →Select, count, and track hardware required on the project.
• →Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for projects, ensuring alignment with scope and specifications.
• →Collaborate with Sales and Engineering teams to ensure proposals are competitive and technically sound.
• →Identify risks, potential cost exposures, and opportunities for value engineering.
• →Analyze and evaluate product options to best fit project.
• →Identify conflicts and discrepancies that arise while reviewing blueprints.
• →Work with sales team to coordinate bid review meetings with customers
• →Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance estimating operations and team productivity.
• →Meet hard deadlines while maintaining high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Experience working in the Wood Framed Construction or Building Materials Industry.
• Strong understanding of structural systems and ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; experience with AutoCAD or Bluebeam.
• Work effectively in a team environment as well as independently.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment with a sense of urgency.

• Prior CLP or NMBS knowledge and experience will be preferred.
• Bachelor of Science Degree
• (2-3) years of wood frame construction experience.
• Knowledge of industry pricing trends and value engineering strategies.