Ignite your career at Builders FirstSource, America's largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. The #1 name in our industry, we help make the dream of home ownership more achievable every day. At BFS, you'll be equipped with all the tools, training, and resources you need, and you'll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons.

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.

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.

BENEFITS

At BFS, we want you and your career to be greater than what you ever could have expected. Our supportive, people -first culture will build you up and empower you to do more, be more, and become better every day. Join us and see what's possible when you can rise to new challenges, learn new skills, and add to your career tool belt every day.