Building Materials Estimator
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84 Lumber Co | FileImport - 84 Lumber Company
Fallston, MD (In Person)
Full-Time
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Building Materials Estimator
OverviewEstimating residential construction projects, primarily for single family and multifamily. Experience in Planswift and/or Square Takeoff is ideal.
ResponsibilitiesJob Requirements
Physical DemandsThis position involves constantly being on one's feet, interacting with customers, and occasionally lifting objects up to 80 poundsPosition Type/Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time position. Hours of work depends on hours of operations, 48+ hours per week. Qualifications Additional Competencies
- Regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment in reviewing architectural drawings and estimating the costs for the various wood materials and labor to complete the job.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business reports, technical procedures and /or government regulations; write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals; effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations w only limited standardization exists; interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
- Word Processing Software
- Inventory Software Spreadsheet SoftwareAre you ready to build a rewarding and lifelong career?
WHO IS 84
?84 Lumber is the nation's largest privately held supplier of building materials, manufactured components and industry-leading services for residential and commercial construction. With over 320 facilities in 34 states and plans for even more locations, your opportunities for growth within the company are endless. If you invest in yourself, we will invest in you!COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE
We offer all the benefits you expect from an industry leader, including:- Monthly performance incentives
- Paid Time Off (PTO), sick and personal days
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Holiday pay
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care
- Annual profit sharing and 401(k) with employer match (based on company profits)
- Discounts on building materials and other retail partnerships
RECOGNITION & AWARDS
In 2024, 84 Lumber was proudly recognized as one ofAmerica's:
- Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek
- Top Retailers by USA Today
- Largest Private Companies by Forbes
- Fastest-Growing Companies by 5000.
ResponsibilitiesJob Requirements
- Enforces organizational sales directives to the sales support staff.
- Works closely with the store manager and assign salesman/accounts to coordinators at store
- Ensures adnce to customer order process policies.
- Reviews all sales orders for accuracy, appropriate documentation, and clearance.
- Oversees the preparation of sales quotes and processes customer orders.
- Responds to internal and external audit requests, subsequently preparing audit packages.
- Serves as a liaison between the sales and operations departments to ensure that customer orders are processed and fulfilled accurately and in a timely manner.
- Monitors and tracks the performance of order processing procedures, implementing improvements when necessary.
- Field phone call from salesmen and customers to schedule orders
- Works as liaison between sales and customers, providing updates on delivery and schedules
- Coordinate releasing the orders in the system to be delivered
- Check and verify accuracy of billing and manage outstanding AR balance as needed
- Manage filing and organization of all paperwork (special orders, stock receiving, AR billing etc.)
- Facilitate the resolution of problems and issues whether with customers, vendors, etc.
- Provide detailed updates on shipments, tracking data, ship-to-date counts and remaining deliveries
- Direct order entry/processing, ensuring orders get processed in a correct and efficient manner
- Oversee the coordinators support sales and customers with pricing information and other inquiriesSupervisory ResponsibilityThis position supervises employees engaged in sales support services.
Physical DemandsThis position involves constantly being on one's feet, interacting with customers, and occasionally lifting objects up to 80 poundsPosition Type/Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time position. Hours of work depends on hours of operations, 48+ hours per week. Qualifications Additional Competencies
- Knowledge of the field's policies, procedures, and practices.
- Leads and directs the work of other employees.
- Strong customer/client orientation experience and verbal and written interpersonal communication skills
- Must be detail oriented
- Experience preferred with sourcing material
- Invoicing, Billing and/or Accounts Receivable experience preferred
- Ability to develop and mentor others
- Ability to foster teamwork
- Strong organizational skills Required Education and Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with 5 or more years experience; Bachelors degree in Business Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred
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