ESTIMATOR-PROJECT MANAGER - STEEL FABRICATION

Tasks and Responsibilities

• General Work is performed in person, at Jesse Co. office, Tacoma, WA (Mon-Fri)
• Assume the primary contact role with the customer, during bid process and thereafter
• Perform a detailed review of the project plans and specifications
• Generate detailed materials/weld takeoffs from design drawings and specifications
• Author timely and comprehensive bid proposals to customers
• Administer the project turnover meeting with PM staff for a briefing on the project, on the selected significant materials suppliers and subcontractors, the schedule, and the cost estimate
• Prepare or supervise preparation of shop drawings and purchase orders for raw materials, merchandise, and subcontracted services
• Prepare detailed purchase orders for subcontracted services, e.g. forming, painting, drafting, ensuring the relevant contract plans and specifications are included therein
• Maintain open/effective communication and problem-solving skills
• Provide Technical Guidance to PM's, Detailers and customers
• Assess potential technical or financial risks associated with a project and discuss with Supervisor
• Manage the risk of each project by ensuring compliance with the project plans and specifications
• Report to the Supervising Project Manager
• Schedule Develop and maintain bid/project schedule(s) with reference to the agreed delivery date, through dialogue with Jesse production management, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Advise the customer as needed
• Vendors/Subs Identify suitable vendors and subcontractors for raw materials, merchandise, and services
• Monitor progress and performance of vendors and subcontractors, adherence to quality, cost, and schedule requirements
• Customer Relations Meet with customers as needed, to identify potential barriers and develop resolutions and strategies that maximize production and minimize costs
• Cultivate and maintain positive, productive relations with project team members, owners, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, etc.
• Represent Jesse Co in a professional, positive and respectful manner at all times
• Document Control Ensure all aspects of projects are properly and thoroughly documented to ensure Jesse's interests are protected

Skills Required

• Familiarization with Heavy Steel Fabrication concepts
• Structural steel fabrication and welding processes
• Structural steel materials, specifications, and properties
• Strong design drawing interpretation skills
• Strong reading and writing skills
• Strong computer skills
• High strength fastener types, specifications and applications
• Fabrication/Welding Inspection types, specifications and processes
• High Performance Coatings, types, specifications and processes
• Vendor selection, collaboration and partnership building skills
• Maintain open/effective communication and problem-solving skills
• Self-directed, self-reliant and resourceful
• Well organized with excellent time management skills
• Ability to understand and successfully execute a project(s) per Jesse Co. Project Management Procedure

Education/Experience

• 3-5 years' experience in Heavy Steel Industry/Fabrication Estimating and Project Management
• General knowledge of:
• Fabrication/Welding and erection standards and procedures
• AISC standards and AWS codes
• Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project and MRP systems
• Blueprint reading

Company Information

• Location: Tacoma, WA
• Work Hours: Mon-Fri
• Compensation: Salaried Exempt
• Vehicle Use: Local Area Only, Mileage Reimbursed
• EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer