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Lead Building Material Estimator

Buffalo Framing and Truss
Pflugerville, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2025

Buffalo Framing & Truss, LLC has helped build Central Texas by providing turnkey framing, trusses and wall panels for over 30 years. We understand that the way to continue our success is by hiring outstanding individuals that are committed to excellence. If this sounds like a company you would like to be a part of, please apply. We are seeking a Lead Building Material Estimator to join our team.

Job Summary : The Lead Building Material Estimator will prepare material take-offs for single-family and multi-family projects. The Lead Building Material Estimator reports directly to the Director of Building Materials.

Responsibilities :

  • Create material take-offs for framing lumber, sheathing, hardware, weather-resistive barriers, and siding.
  • Understand architectural and engineering blueprints, specifications, UL assemblies, and scope requirements.
  • Work with procurement team to perform cost analysis, material selection, and create project material budgets.
  • Maintain bidding and job costing data files.
  • Communicate with designers, field staff, and customers.
  • Track and release material for job-site deliveries.

Qualifications and Experience :

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management or equivalent, project management or business preferred but not required.
  • Four years of estimating experience required.
  • Strong mathematical skills and visualization skills required.
  • Ability to meet deadlines.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication.
  • Organized and detail-oriented.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel.
  • Willingness to learn new software.
  • Understanding of wood construction.
  • Experience with estimating software(s) (PlanSwift).
  • General knowledge of IRC and IBC codes.
  • Physical Requirements :

  • Extended periods of time working on a computer.
  • Lift up to 15 pounds.
  • Benefits :

  • Health Insurance - Medical, Dental and Vision
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • 401k
  • PTO and Paid Holidays
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