Misc. Steel Estimator

Location: Vancouver, WA | Department: Estimating – SunMisc | Reports to: Estimating Manager

About the role

Analyzes blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare labor & material estimates for Stairs, Design Build Stairs, Misc. Steel products, light structural projects, or services and provides support to the estimating manager and salesman.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and understand stair designs and codes to be able to estimate small and large stair projects.
• Prepares itemized lists by reviewing data to determine material and labor requirements.
• Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work, preparing bids, selecting vendors or subcontractors, and determining cost effectiveness.
• Consult with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Prepares scope of work along with all exclusions, clarifications, and conditions.
• Lists all bid documents with dates used in preparation of estimate.
• Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard house and related cost data or effect cost reductions.
• Performs other job duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Be able to do estimate design building stair packages.

Requirements

• Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; experience may substitute for education.
• Two (2)+ years related experience.
• Working knowledge of engineering and design concepts in the structural steel and misc. metals industry.
• PC skills including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Tekla, and Blue Beam for Steel Estimating.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit, occasionally stand and walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Seldom lifts and/or moves up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment & Safety

General office setting with constant exposure to computer display. Occasional interaction with production employees in the fabrication facility.

This is not a safety-sensitive position. Sunsteel is committed to a safe, drug-free workplace. A pre-employment drug screening must be passed and continued random drug screening will be administered if employment is offered – no exceptions.

Pay

Salary: $81,000 – $90,000

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Paid Time Off
• Gym Reimbursement
• And Other Benefits