Estimator

Basic Job Functions

• Initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.
• Prepare estimates of quantities of fabricated reinforcing bars, mesh, accessories, and related products required for projects on which Nucor Rebar Fabrication seeks to offer a bid.
• Achieve proficiency in Nucor Rebar Fabrication’s safety programs and standards.
• Continue and progress through the NRF Estimator Training Program.
• Demonstrate proficiency at Takeoff Software.
• Demonstrate proficiency at aSa Estimating Software.
• Build estimating skills and the ability to review plans to assist in the assessment of the project, project scope, and bidding strategy with trainer’s and Estimating Lead guidance.
• Prepare timely estimates of the quantities of fabricated reinforcing bars, mesh, accessories, and related products required for bidding projects.
• Progress in knowledge to increasingly more complex and varied projects.
• Complete more complex projects as determined by the Estimating Lead with little supervision by the end of the period.
• Prioritize your workload and capacity and be able to effectively communicate that to the Estimating Lead.
• Understand how to track plan revisions/bid updates against previous work.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with sales teammates regarding all aspects of the estimating and bidding process.
• Demonstrate the ability to self-review your work to verify scope, completeness, and accuracy.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the CRSI Manual of Standard Practice, Reinforcing Anchorages and Splices, and the Placing Reinforcing Bars manuals.
• Perform other duties as requested by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must be available to work on-site during standard office hours.
• Two-year technical degree from an accredited school or college (preferred).
• Previously demonstrated reinforcement bar estimating experience (preferred).
• Three years of experience in the reinforcing steel industry (preferred).
• Working knowledge of plan takeoff software (i.e. Bluebeam, Construct Connect Takeoff or PlanSwift.) (preferred).
• Ability to read and understand construction type drawings including structural, architectural and civil type drawings (preferred).
• Knowledge of concrete structures, CRSI/ACI standards (preferred).
• Proficient working knowledge of aSa Estimating (preferred).

Special Requirements

• Extended hours may be requested during peak production.
• Occasional travel may be necessary.
• Must be able to work overtime when required.
• Walking, sitting, standing, and bending.
• Using hands to operate objects, tools, computers, and other electronic equipment.
• Lifting/handling computers and related equipment.