What are the responsibilities and job description for the Truss Estimator position at Associated Truss & Lumber?
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- 1) Estimate materials needed for residential, commercial, and multi-family projects
- 2) Save screenshots of layouts in the estimating drive
- 3) Size and specify engineered products (beams, hangers etc.)
- 4) Contact the builder, architect or structural engineer if questions or concerns arise with the plans
- 5) Work one on one with all inside and outside sales people
- 6) Coordinate with other designers so that we do not duplicate material.
- 7) Create bullet point list with each completed take-of
- 8) Assist department manager when needed
- 9) Assist with technical questions for the customers, sales reps, and other estimators
- 10)Help in the training of existing and new estimators
- 11)Work with admin to keep bids pending updated
- 12)Email completed material list and bullet points to admin, inside sales, and sales person
- 13)Assist salespeople in meetings with clients when needed
- 14)Knowledge of Planswift take-off program or similar type of program helpful
Job Expectations:
1)Report to work on time. Scheduled Monday-Friday 7 A.M-4 P.M.
2)Job may require some extra work time as project deadlines near due date.
3)We have 10 business days to complete take-off once input into the bids pending log
4)Must be able to work well with other employee’s
5)Must be able to communicate any issues or concerns with Manager
6)Must be able to read and understand pdf architectural and structural files
6)Failure to meet or exceed expectations may lead to disciplinary actions up to and including employee termination.
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Associated Truss & Lumber -
Sunnyvale, TX
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Associated Truss & Lumber -
Sunnyvale, TX