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Structural Steel Estimator
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Description

Department: Sales & Marketing  

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt  

Grade/Level:

Job Type: Regular 

Work Schedule: 8:00AM to 5:00PM, Monday through Friday

Job Status: Full Time

Reports To: Chief Estimator

Amount of Travel required: 1% or as needed

Positions Supervised: None 


POSITION SUMMARY

The role of the estimator is to complete material and labor takeoffs for the fabrication of structural and miscellaneous metals in a timely manner utilizing company provided software and customer provided drawings, specifications and other documents.


Essential Functions Statement(s)


  •  Responsible for performing timely material takeoffs of structural steel and miscellaneous metals estimates.
  •  Responsible for ensuring the quality of estimates, estimated vs. actual (tracked in takeoff tracker).
  •  Must modify estimates in a timely manner as needed.
  •  Responsible for participating in project estimate review meetings with sales and marketing team.
  •  Must prepare and submit Requests for Information (RFI's) needed to accurately complete material takeoffs.
  •  Responsible for maintaining up to date records of work performed in the takeoff tracker.
  •  Must be able to account for comprehensive inclusion of all required labor and material.
  •  Responsible for the accuracy of the takeoff tracker.
  •  Must be able to accurately interpret design drawings to ensure the accuracy of the created estimates.
  •  Must be able to make educated assumptions of required material and labor needed to complete takeoffs to ensure coverage of all necessary scope items.
  •  Must coordinate and communicate with the Chief Estimator and/or Business Development/Preconstruction

Personnel on all decisions.

  •  Responsible for collaborating with estimating team to ensure complete and accurate takeoffs.
  •  Responsible for assisting Business Development/Preconstruction personnel in order to provide customers with complete and accurate proposals.
  •  Responsible for updating the Chief Estimator of the status and any issues associated with estimates in order to guarantee timely completion of estimates.
  •  Must be able to read and interpret design drawing to make educated assumptions in order to create complete and accurate takeoffs when information is missing or poorly given.
  •  Must be able to use AISC Code of Standard Practice & Steel Service standard procedures to create a takeoff that will cover the requirements of the project.
  •  Must be proficient with the proper use of computer, handheld calculator and AISC Manual of Steel Construction.




Requirements

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

SKILLS & ABILITIES


Education: Bachelor’s Degree (four year college or technical school) Required, Field of Study: Construction Management or Related Field. Experience may be considered.

Experience: 2 plus years of experience in Related Field preferred.

Computer Skills: Experienced in Microsoft office suite and AutoCAD. Past experience with either Steel 2000 or FabSuite estimating software preferred.

Certifications & Licenses:

Other Requirements:


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