Estimator

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Job ID: 
15286
Job Type: 
Employee
Job Status: 
Full-time
Company Name: 
BMC
Company Location: 
Newark, DE

Contact Information

Email: 
recruitment@buildwithbmc.com
Contact Preference: 
No Preference
Description: 

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Under the direction of the EWP Specialists works with builders, salesmen in developing structurally sound layouts for floor, wall or roof systems using engineered wood products.  The trainee will develop or enhance skills listed in the major responsibilities.

 

Major Responsibilities:

  1. Read and interpret blueprints accurately to ensure that the correct product is ordered and that the possibility of engineering errors are reduced or eliminated.
  2. Use required software to develop layouts for floor, roof or wall systems with Engineered Wood Products.
  3. Produce drawings, engineering calculations, pricing and cut lists as needed. 
  4. Accurately input data into software program from blueprints supplied by builder or salesman.
  5. Apply local building codes and structural requirements into layout and design of engineered wood product (EWP) system.
  6. Regularly acts a reference to builders and outside sales reps in all areas related to engineered wood structural designs and layouts.
  7. Attend training to keep familiarity with computer operating system and changes in EWP.
  8. Attend necessary training to keep current on local building codes and compliance issues.
  9. Maintain computer system and update with operating system upgrades as required by manufacturer.
  10. Coordinate with sales department to produce EWP layouts in a timely and accurate manner.
  11. Travel to job site, manufacturer etc as necessary to meet demands of the position.
  12. Other duties as assigned

 

Qualifications: 

Required Skills

  1. Minimum education required—Associates degree or higher in CAD or equivalent, ability to accurately interpret blueprints for commercial and residential buildings.  Appropriate training from EWP manufacturer. 
  2. Special skills required—Working knowledge of appropriate computer systems and applicable software.  Must be able to interpret information on building plans, any changes the builder has made that may or may not be shown, the local code standards, and how to apply these parameters to a specific job.
  3. Must be familiar with construction science and local building standards and guidelines.
  4. Other--Good verbal and written skills.
Required Experience
  1. Minimum experience required—Minimum 6 months layout and design
Other Requirements
Must be willing to