Estimator - WILLING TO TRAIN (Burlington, NC)
Are you a hard-working individual, looking for the opportunity to carve out a successful career and put down roots within an organization where the spirits of family and hard work share equal billing? If so, the companies of Universal may be a good place for you! We are committed to rewarding skill, perseverance and an entrepreneurial attitude with opportunities for growth. Universal has been around since 1955 and we have Employees that stay with us 20, 30, 40+ years!!
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We are currently hiring for an Estimator to join the team. The Estimator is responsible for the accurate estimation of the materials needed in single-family and multi-family projects, according engineered and designed plans. Works under general supervision; exercises little discretion and judgment on work priority on a regular basis.
Hourly Pay: $18-20/hr dependent on experience and eligible for overtime. We can also negotiate on a higher rate if previous Estimations experience
Benefits currently offered to our employees:
- Medical insurance
- Health savings account with company contribution
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Basic and voluntary life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Stock purchase program with employee discount
- Educational reimbursement
- Wellness programs and challenges
- Other supplemental benefits
PRINCIPAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides loose lumber/material estimates.
- Communicates effectively with all organizational levels and builder representatives.
- Provides problem-solving solutions using Building Codes and product information.
- Prepares detailed construction proposals from customer blueprints for customer presentation.
- Assists in training and development of other estimators as required.
- Performs other duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge
- Minimum high school graduate. Preferred bachelor degree in related discipline or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of experience in related field/responsibilities preferred but not required
- Minimum 2 years of experience framing single-family or multi-family homes preferred but not required
- Working knowledge and experience using AutoCAD and Timberline software is preferred
Skills and abilities
- Proficiency in the use of the English language in reading, writing and speaking
- Ability to read and understand blue prints
- Ability to read, understand and interpret building codes
- Strong math skills including algebra and trigonometry
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to use a computer
- Ability to learn estimating software
- Ability to successfully interact with all organizational levels and the public
- Ability to communicate effectively with others, including customers, builders, peers, and management
- Ability to manage several activities/projects at once, to organize and prioritize work, to meet deadlines, and work under little supervision
- Ability to sit at a desk for prolonged periods of time, be mobile in the work environment, and work hours mandated by management.
- Ability to pass a drug test
Conduct
- Self-managing; works well under little supervision
- Highly motivated and enthusiastic
- Good interpersonal skills and good communicator
- Be a team player and support the Company's goals
- Conducts in a professional manner