ESTIMATOR

About the role

Estimators provide efficient, quality, and profitable estimates on time, including a clear description of the scope of work, to our external and internal customers. CT&T is looking for individuals who can effectively perform the duties of an estimator with honesty and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Attend and prepare for meetings (Hand-off, Kick-off, Quality, etc.)
• Log in new jobs and prioritize them by importance
• Keep current on all vendor pricing (Joist, Deck, SSR, Components, Wide flange, & Tube Pricing and Availability)
• Help schedule material and fabrication with the committee
• Identify and understand the scope of work for specific projects
• Communicate with the salesperson and/or customer
• Solicit material quotes by providing vendors with clear directives
• Work closely with the engineering group to develop quote engineering
• Coordinate the transmittal of documents with document control
• Perform a personal review of every estimate to ensure accuracy
• Meet quote submittal dates/times as requested by sales/customers
• Transfer all pertinent quote information to the Project Manager group
• Complete change orders in a timely manner as directed by the PMs
• Update the Job List in Estimating & Public folders on a daily basis
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 1 year of specific experience with structural steel estimating, or a related field in structural steel fabrication or production (preferred)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Basic knowledge of and ability to use Algebra and Geometry
• Ability to read blueprints
• Good English skills: able to speak, read, write, and understand
• Strong Math/Geometry skills
• Proficient at working on multiple projects at once
• Ability to visualize the end product
• Capacity to make independent decisions

Skills

• Computer proficiency: Microsoft Windows, Word, and strong background in Excel
• Knowledge of the Pre-engineered building industry