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.
• For our fourth 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 with the acceptation of plumbing and electrical to build homes. Our focus is on serving professional home builders. Along with supplying 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 counter tops.
• 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 employee owners.
• 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, vision and dental insurance, 401(k), paid time off, holiday pay, disability & life insurance, etc.

This position will review structural plans and then compile a material list for multiple areas of the structure. Home ownership is the American Dream, and this position is directly involved in helping to make it happen! As house plans come into FBS, the Estimator will review structural plans & blue prints, create/compile material lists for building projects, enter material lists into our software system and assist in providing engineered wood structural data (sizing beams, floor systems, etc.)

Some duties include:

• Review structural plans and read blue prints
• Create and compile material lists for building projects
• Enter material lists into software system(s)
• Assist in providing engineered wood structural data (sizing beams, floor systems, etc.)
• Interact with salesman, account coordinators, and contractors in an attentive and cordial manner

Are you the right fit for this role? If so, the list of attributes and experiences below should describe you and be reflected in your application and resume:

• An understanding of the components associated with the structure of a home or building
• Ability to look at a 2-dimentional drawing and yet see the 3-dimentional structure
• Capable of managing your own time, in order to complete tasks promptly and as accurately as possible
• Recognize problems and assist in suggesting and executing solutions
• Have well developed verbal and written skills, ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to prioritize tasks, be patient with distractions and manage time efficiently
• Willing to be versatile, understand and follow directions
• Possess general mathematical skills

Strongly Preferred:

• Basic understanding of blue prints
• Past involvement in the building industry
• Design software experience (CAD, etc.)