Truss Estimator

PARR is the total source for homebuilding supplies, solutions, and services. We focus on supplying building materials and solutions to professional home builders of all sizes including custom builders, large production builders, and multifamily builders. Our customers and community members know that they can rely on us for Legendary Service and quality products.

Job title: Truss Estimator

Pay: Starting at $23 to $27 an hour, depending on experience

Schedule: Monday-Friday starting 7am to 3:30pm

Location: Cornelius, Oregon

The Truss Estimator is responsible for evaluating construction project requirements, interpreting blueprints, and estimating the materials and costs associated with Floor and Roof truss systems. This role involves collaborating with architects, engineers, internal and external clients to provide project bids in a timely manner. They will be responsible for managing multiple projects simultaneously while providing Legendary Service Through Teamwork.

This position reports directly to Plant Manager and works closely with the Sales team.

Qualifications

• 2 years of previous experience in a similar job
• 1 year of prior experience within the construction industry
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Ability to speak, write, and read English required
• Ability to read blueprints
• Strong analytical, organization, and communication skills
• Detail oriented
• Previous experience with MiTek software preferred
• Experience with quoting software
• Understanding of engineering fundamentals
• Strong math skills
• Must be able to operate personal computer, smartphone, scanner, and any other equipment necessary for the job
• Must be able to type 40+ WPM
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Must have reliable transportation

Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate designs for jobs based on the plan
• Read and interpret blueprints provided by customers, analyzing structural specifications
• Calculate quantities of materials needed and prepare the quote
• Quote specifications provided by the customer and sales team
• Maintain detailed records and reports of related information on a job-to-job basis
• Collaborate with the sales team and others as necessary
• Visit job site supervisors to ensure any issues that arise are resolved properly
• Stay up to date on market fluctuations and material costs to ensure pricing is accurate
• Perform other related duties as assigned

The primary working conditions for this position are in an office environment with a computer.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Must be able to work in an office environment
• Must be able to drive a company vehicle when necessary
• Both local and overnight travel may be required
• Ability to utilize all appropriate safety equipment

We know that without great people, we can't be a great company. Voted the fourth top place to work in Oregon in 2023, we offer industry-leading benefits:

• Everyone starts earning 2 weeks of vacation per year on day 1, and gains an additional day every year worked up to 4 weeks off
• Employee paid sick days
• 7 holidays
• 2 medical plan options, one with a high deductible that offers an HSA and our standard plan with a very low $1,250 deductible
• Dental, Vision, EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Massage, Chiropractic and Acupuncture coverage
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account) and Childcare pretax spending programs
• HSA (Health Savings Account) - PARR will match up to $360/year
• Up to 50% match on the first 6% you contribute to your 401(k) after 1 year of employment and fully vested at the end of your 3rd year
• In addition to the 401(k) match, there a 3% profit share contribution to the 401(k), with Board approval
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $2,500/year)
• Annual profit sharing (every full time employee who worked the full year earned a minimum of $2,700 for the 2020 year)
• $1,000 referral bonus

PARR Promotes!

We have a transparent pay structure, and love to promote from within. Our current CEO started with the company as a driver and by being open to change and a self-starter he climbed the ranks to the role he has today. There are many members of our management team who started their careers in our entry-level positions. If you're willing to work hard, there's no reason you won't earn regular merit increases and promotions. There is A LOT of opportunity - PARR is growing fast!

We value our employees like family and are constantly working to provide a safe place to work for our employees. Most of our locations are not open past 5 and all our locations are closed on Sundays.

Our company mission is Legendary Service through Teamwork, and we take that seriously. When you join our team, you're joining a family owned company that's been in business for 90 years, with a well-established reputation as a leader within the building material supply industry in the United States.