Estimator

About the role

Nucor Rebar Fabrication Midwest is seeking a NRF Estimator to 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. This position serves the purpose of market participation and competitiveness within the rebar supply industry.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Nucor Rebar Fabrication’s safety programs and standards.
• Continue and progress through NRF Estimator Training Program.
• Be proficient at Takeoff Software.
• Be proficient at aSa Estimating Software.
• Continue building estimating skills and review plans to assess 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 variety of projects.
• Complete more complex projects as determined by the Estimating Lead with little supervision by end of period.
• Able to actively prioritize workload and effectively communicate capacity to Estimating Lead.
• Able 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 ability to do a self-review of work to verify scope, completeness, and accuracy.
• Have 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.

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
• Demonstratable ability to read and understand construction type drawings including structural, architectural and civil type drawings.
• Knowledge of concrete structures, CRSI/ACI standards.
• Proficient working knowledge of aSa Estimating.
• Previously demonstrated reinforcement bar estimating experience.
• Three years of experience as a reinforcing bar or structural steel detailer or equivalent construction/field estimating experience.
• Working knowledge of plan takeoff software (i.e. Bluebeam, Construct Connect Takeoff or PlanSwift.).

Preferences

• Two-year technical degree from an accredited school or college.

Special Demands

• Extended hours may be required during peak production.
• Work is frequently performed beyond the normal weekday schedule.
• Occasional travel may be necessary.
• Must be able to work overtime when required.
• Must be able to work extended hours during peak production.
• Must be able to perform tasks such as walking, sitting, standing, bending, using hands to operate objects, tools, computers, and other electronic equipment, lifting/handling computers and related equipment.