The Junior Building Materials Estimator will generate accurate material quantities and layouts based on client specifications and blueprints. They will also provide job-site support and utilize estimating software to track material needs.
Requirements overview
Candidates must have an Associate's degree or equivalent and at least one year of experience in the residential or commercial construction industry. Proficiency in reading blueprints and familiarity with material take-off processes are required.
Key skills
Building material estimatingBlueprint readingArchitectural blueprint interpretationStructural blueprint interpretationBistrack softwareMaterial take offAnalytical thinkingDetail orientedWritten communicationOral communicationConstruction industry knowledgeLocal building codes
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Sunpro is a construction materials and services company with 15+ locations throughout Utah and Idaho. The company was founded as ‘Utah Service’ in 1937, and kept that name until it merged with J & J Lumber and Building Supply in 1999. For 75 years, Sunpro has been Utah’s top source for building supplies in Utah and Idaho.
Sunpro offerings fulfill the needs of customers and the community. The current product line includes insulation, lumber, trusses, decking, custom wood doors, interior doors, exterior doors, garage doors, windows, stair parts, millwork, and a complete selection of home and garden supplies in Sunpro’ retail hardware stores.
In addition to building supplies, Sunpro now also offers installed services to professional builders, homeowners and do-it-yourselfers.
Overview
Are you looking to work for a company that truly values their employees?
Would you like to become involved in projects that benefit your communities?
Do you want to work with leaders that invest in their team members?
Are you ready to work for a stable, innovative, and fast-growing company?
If you answered yes, join us at Sunpro as we keep building better communities. Our diverse company culture is one reason employees choose to grow with Sunpro. In return for your contributions, you will be rewarded with career growth opportunities, an incredibly competitive market salary, and other benefits that include:
Paid time off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
401(k) with a high percentage match
Generous profit sharing
Cell phone stipend
Referral bonus opportunities
Employee discounts
And more!
JOB TITLE: Junior Building Materials Estimator
JOB LOCATION: Lindon, UT
FUNCTION: Under close supervision, estimate and provide building material take off information in accordance with client specifications and SPC business objectives.
KEY ACTIVITIES:
Visualize, fulfil, and implement the company vision and core values.
Begin learning and training to estimate building materials using approved software while ensuring conformity to standards.
Initiate proper expertise and understanding to generate and provide accurate material quantities for estimating purposes.
Learn to generate layouts and/or location specific material needs for construction.
Gain familiarity with Bistrack Software for tracking and processing take off and estimating information.
Establish processes of reading and interpreting blueprints.
Provide job-site support, with the aid of sales department, when requested.
Attend and participate in all Company sponsored training programs as required.
Adhere to all safety protocols and Company policies and procedures.
Perform any other duties, responsibilities or tasks as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Working knowledge of building material estimating process.
Basic understanding of reading and interpreting architectural and structural blueprints.
Practical understanding of current local codes associated with building material supplies.
Demonstrate initiative and reliability with minimal supervision.
Analytical thinking skills and detail oriented.
Good written and oral communication skills.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Associate's Degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
1+ years experience in residential/commercial construction industry.
Experience in material "take off" processes and software preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sedentary work: extended periods of sitting.
Lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally.
Repetitive motion associated with operating a computer and other office equipment.
Visit jobsites occasionally.
This description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or work conditions associated with this job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making employment decisions. Duties associated with this job and the corresponding job specification may be changed at any time to accommodate Company business needs.
Sunpro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.