Estimator - Structural Steel Fabrication

Educational Requirements of position:

• Degree/Experience
• degree in a relevant curriculum from an accredited college, university, or trade school or minimum 2 years of relevant experience

Technical Requirements of position:

• Software

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Microsoft Excel

• Proficiency in Blue Beam, On-Screen Take-Off, Tekla, or other estimating software

• General

• In depth knowledge of plan and specification reading

• Mastery of quantity take-off & subcontractor solicitation

• Mastery of mathematical formulas required to perform quantity take-off and bid evaluation

• In-depth understanding of subcontractor bid evaluation

• Working knowledge of building components

• Basic understanding of contract language

Essential Function of the position

• Detailed review of plans and specifications
• Perform detailed quantity take offs and input into estimating software and pricing Spreadsheet
• Price items taken off for review by Sales Manager
• Constant communication with the Sales Manager about unusual situations, possible scope gaps, etc.
• Distributes plans and specifications to subcontractors/vendors
• Subcontractor/Vendor solicitation and follow up. Must maintain constant communication with and support subcontractors/vendors throughout the bid process.
• Provides support for the subcontractor prequalification effort
• Develop RFI's and submit to Sales Manager.
• Analyze quotes from multiple subcontractors/vendors
• Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time under the direction of multiple supervisors

Relationship Management

• Establish and maintain relationships with subcontractors and vendors.

Corporate Culture/Evolution

• Embraces Corporate Values
• Demonstrates adherence to Corporate Values in daily management
• Interacts with professionalism and pro-activism
• Continually seeks feedback and personal development for advancement
• Seeks to understand and further the overall objectives of Corporation

Mental Effort

Considerable mental effort and comprehension, sustained concentration with frequent interruptions

Physical Effort

Requires moderate, varied physical effort and dexterity including: sitting stationary, moving around an office, fabrication shop or jobsite, seeing and communicating effectively.

Working Conditions

Varied - Small private office, cubical or shared office with public contact/fellow employees. Location is either Birmingham or Oneonta depending on candidate.

Likely advancement position:

Senior Estimator/Sales Manager/Project Manager

Requirements for Advancement:

• In-depth understanding of estimating systems and procedures
• In-depth understanding of building components
• In-depth understanding of subcontractor/vendor negotiation
• Ability to train new estimators
• Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks at once
• Ability to manage multiple estimators throughout the estimating process
• Ability to effectively give presentations to superiors and clients
• Working knowledge of contract language
• Working knowledge of risk management
• Evidence of effective internal and external relationship management
• Evidence of operating within corporate values and requiring same of others
• Understanding of overall goals and objectives
• Commitment to further development
• This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions. It does not prohibit or restrict the tasks that may be assigned and is subject to change at any time.