Job Description:

US LBM is one of the leading and fastest growing distributors of specialty building materials in the United States, with a team of over 15,000 employees located throughout the country. Since our founding in 2009, we have acquired over 70 companies and have expanded to more than 500 locations serving 37 states. US LBM is a progressive organization that promotes a unique culture that focuses on the value of its customers and associates. Developing our people is critical to our strategy and fostering our culture of empowerment.As a people-first company, passionate about continuous improvement, US LBM is proud to provide our associates access to the resources, training and developmental opportunities to empower them to succeed today, while growing professionally and preparing for the challenges of tomorrow.Position OverviewThe position requires the use of computer technology and mathematical skill to prepare an estimation of the amount of material needed for the construction of a home in accordance with Company policies.This position will be responsible for estimating house plans, providing a list of materials needed and other assigned task. Estimating will be done by hand or with Prebuilt or Plan Swift computer software. Essential Job Duties: Estimates the amount of materials needed for home construction according to company policy and local building code.Assists salesmen as needed with customer orders and materials lists.Assists in trim take-offs as requested.Provides assistance to contractors as needed.Trains sales representatives in estimating techniques.Assist sales staff with blueprint reading and construction procedures.Review actual vs. estimated materials on completion of each project.Works on sales/ hardware counter as assigned.mainComplies with Company's attendance policy by maintaining regular and predictable attendance.Other duties as assigned by location management.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:Minimum education required-Technical Degree in engineering or related area.Minimum experience required-2 or more years of construction and building materials related experience.Special skills requiredAbility to read blueprints and other technical materials.Ability to interpret building plans in diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.Ability to operate networked computer systems and specialized software application programs and to instruct others in effective use of application software.Must have excellent oral communication skills and positive interpersonal skills.Special Knowledge requiredUnderstanding of measurements and basic math principles.Physical demands include sitting for extended periods of time, standing and walking, bending or stooping, lifting up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.US LBM Holdings, LLC, is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.