Farm & Home Building Center Supervisor and Estimator

Build Your Career with NEW Cooperative At NEW Cooperative, we're committed to supporting agriculture, strengthening our communities, and investing in our people. As a farmer-owned cooperative, we provide meaningful career opportunities across operations, agronomy, grain, feed, energy, transportation, administration, technology, and corporate services. Whether you're just beginning your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find a team that values safety, integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a difference every day. Explore the position below to see how you can become part of the NEW Cooperative team. Position Summary/Objective: This role provides leadership for retail building materials, contractor services, estimating support, inventory management, pricing, customer service, and staff performance while supporting members, contractors, and the surrounding community. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Include but are not limited to the following: Estimating and Takeoffs • Assess architectural and structural drawings to provide accurate material estimates and quantity takeoffs for residential/commercial/ag projects, prepares quotes/orders in support of customers and contractors to ensure efficient and profitable project execution. Customer Service and Support • Promote products and services that support residential, agricultural, and commercial building projects. • Develops and maintains strong business relationships with contractors. • Performs on-site inspections to assess project specifics in collaboration with clients and contractors. • Manages efficient utilization of vendor websites to assist with estimating and material ordering. • Builds and maintains strong vendor relationships, stays informed on available stock and special-order products, and coordinates both stock and special-order purchases with vendors. • Possesses in-depth understanding of lumber market trends, enabling well-informed pricing decisions. • Resolves damaged product issues with customers and/or vendors. Location Supervision • Oversees day-to-day operations of the Farm and Home Building Center. • Provides sales counter and design center support as needed. • Performs all supervisory responsibilities for employees of the Farm and Home Building Center. Operations • Direct and coordinate daily operations of the Farm & Home Building Center, including sales floor, lumberyard, inventory, and customer service functions. • Coordinates vendor pickups for products that are not directly shipped. • Manages product delivery schedule for yard staff. • Establishes and monitors retail pricing based on cost and market conditions. • Oversees yard inventory reorder levels and places vendor orders. • Assists with Farm and Home Building Center operations as needed. • Ensure that work area, equipment, and vehicles are all neat, clean, and well maintained. • Oversee sales floor showroom and displays. • Collaborates with Location Manager for staffing to achieve optimum location operations performance. Basic Employment Expectations: Safety • Always performs work in a safe manner and uses the appropriate PPE. • Checks the work area for hazards and corrects/reports unsafe conditions. • Consider the safety of oneself, and other employees, and customers. • Follows all safety protocols and seeks advice from supervisor when uncertain. Communication • Maintains open communication and cooperates with supervisors, departments, and fellow employees. • Communicate with supervisors and others immediately when unexpected problems cause absence, lateness, or the need to leave early. Accountability & Professionali