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Millwork Estimator
American Fork, Utah
Base Salary ranging from $45,000 - $55,000, depending on experience
Additional monthly incentives
Health benefits, 401(k), paid time off
PURPOSE
Responsible for producing accurate material quantity takeoffs for residential and multifamily millwork packages. This position reviews construction plans and specifications to determine material requirements for interior doors, exterior doors, trim, moldings, and related millwork products.
The position plays a critical role in supporting sales and operations by ensuring quantity takeoffs are accurate, complete, and delivered on schedule.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Review residential and multifamily construction plans and specifications.
- Perform detailed material quantity takeoffs for:
- Interior doors
- Exterior doors
- Interior trim
- Exterior trim
- Moldings
- Hardware
- Related millwork products
- Accurately quantify material requirements using Bluebeam software and company estimating tools.
- Verify that takeoffs align with plan details, elevations, schedules, and specifications.
- Identify inconsistencies, missing information, and plan conflicts that may impact material quantities.
- Request clarification or additional information when required to complete takeoffs accurately.
- Maintain accuracy while working through a high volume of repetitive estimating tasks.
- Manage assigned workload and ensure projects are completed according to schedule commitments.
- Follow established estimating procedures and company standards consistently.
- Maintain detailed project notes and documentation.
- Collaborate with sales, operations, and management to support project needs.
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Preferred qualifications include:
- Experience reviewing residential construction plans
- Experience performing quantity takeoffs or estimating
- Experience in millwork, finish carpentry, doors, trim, framing, or construction-related fields
- Experience using Bluebeam Revu or similar plan review software
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered.
Construction and estimating experience is preferred but not required.
COMPETENCIES
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, schedules, architectural details, and written instructions. Ability to communicate effectively with team members, management, and sales personnel.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to accurately perform measurements, quantities, fractions, percentages, and calculations commonly used in construction estimating.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to identify discrepancies, interpret plan details, solve problems, and apply company estimating standards consistently.
Computer Skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
- Experience with Bluebeam Revu preferred
- Ability to learn estimating and project management software
- Strong general computer skills
Attention to Detail
Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy while reviewing plans and performing repetitive estimating tasks throughout the day.
Time Management & Organization
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize workload, and consistently meet deadlines.
Process Adherence
Ability to follow established procedures, estimating standards, and workflows consistently, even when priorities are challenged by outside requests.
Construction Knowledge
Knowledge of residential construction methods, framing, doors, trim, and millwork products preferred.
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to sit and occasionally required to stand and/or walk.
- The employee is frequently required to work on a computer and review construction plans for extended periods.
- Close vision (clear vision at approximately 20 inches or less) is required for reviewing plan details and material schedules.
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At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple - provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. To view all our benefit offerings click here www.bldrbenefits.com.
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