Commercial Project Estimator

Let’s share a little about FBS and then we welcome you to apply:

• We are so proud to be 100% Employee Owned. We hire owners, not employees! This means that employees earn ownership in our company through their work and build their net worth based on the company’s change in value over time. Once eligible, you start your journey to ownership with an annual gift of stock averaging 17% of what you make each year! 
• For our seventh consecutive year, we ranked in the Top 10 Best Places to Work in Idaho.
• Franklin Building Supply is a lumber and building material company that has been in business for more than 45 years. We have locations spread across Idaho and one in Nevada.
• We supply just about everything besides plumbing and electrical to build homes. Our focus is on serving professional home builders. Along with providing materials, we install a wide range of products including framing, overhead doors, insulation, gutters, siding, and more. We also manufacture some products including trusses, cabinets, doors, and granite countertops.
• Our company is full of outstanding people who have been working for Franklin Building Supply for 10, 20, or 30 years. We’re working harder than anyone else in our market to get better every day, adding value for customers and improving the value of our company for our employees.
• We are committed to working safer, smarter, and more efficiently than ever before. We are making significant investments in tools, equipment, training, and positions like this to help our team reach its potential.
• Along with competitive compensation, we offer competitive benefits that would be expected including medical/Rx and dental insurance, 401(k), paid time off, holiday pay, disability & life insurance, etc.

Primary purpose: Estimators will review all necessary documents, including but not limited to door schedules, floor plans, hardware sets, specifications, and project schedules.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Team Participation: Actively participate as a member of the Franklin Building Supply commercial door & hardware team.
• Contract and Proposal Management: Analyze contract documents and customer needs, preparing accurate proposals quickly and efficiently to help close jobs.
• Task Management: Manage tasks with moderate supervision, effectively prioritizing work to meet deadlines.
• Relationship Development: Develop and maintain strong, positive relationships with customers, vendors, and coworkers, offering superior customer service through responsiveness, professionalism, and accountability.
• Continuous Improvement: Remain committed to continuous improvement and demonstrate a results-driven approach to customer interactions.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 3-5 years of relevant experience required, ideally with knowledge or interest in the commercial door and hardware industry. Strong competency in mathematics is ideal.
• Technical Knowledge: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex materials and effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders.
• Teamwork & Independence: Ability to work both independently and as part of a growing, results-oriented team that values group efforts to meet collective goals.
• Task Prioritization: Strong time management skills to prioritize and handle multiple deadline-driven tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Industry Knowledge: A broad understanding of commercial products and a willingness to stay updated on new industry techniques.