Structural Estimator

Core Responsibilities

• Review and analyze blueprints, project specifications, and other documentation presented by the client, to accurately prepare and estimate projects.
• Prepare detail oriented and accurate estimates on new projects and estimate prices for any change orders on existing contracts, meeting assigned deadlines.
• Prepare take off of steel materials, estimate all necessary shop labor and field erection, estimate materials, buyout items and equipment cost etc. to prepare a thorough bid estimate.
• Collaborate with project team members on building to specifications in fabrication and erection.
• Appraise and communicate to management team any potential risks and/or conditions not fully captured in estimate that may impact costs of the project.
• Read and interpret job bid instructions, detailed specifications, prepare a “take off” of materials included in the job, estimate all necessary labor, materials, buyout items, equipment costs (including crane costs) to prepare a through price estimate.
• Be comfortable to discuss alternative recommendations on projects in which management requires alternative estimates to meet client needs.
• Work directly with Sales and Pre-construction Teams to understand size and scope of projects along with timelines and applicable project deadlines.
• Adhere to and follow the GWICC estimating guidelines and procedures.
• Type up all estimates in our in-house computer program, enter takeoffs, drawing numbers etc.
• Interact with other key team members in a professional manner

Required qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Core Competencies : Timely Decision Making
• Functional/Technical Skills Planning Priority Setting
• Technical Learning Time Management
• Written Communications

Education/Training

• A high school diploma or equivalent with structural drawing or drafting course work.
• Vocation or other secondary education program.

Work Experience

• Five years of progressively responsible experience estimating structural and miscellaneous steel construction projects.
• Proven experience as a construction or steel estimator.
• Must have proven experience providing companies with accurate information that aids operations in achieving corporate goals.

Specialized Knowledge

• Thorough knowledge and an advanced understanding of each competency outlined above in order to carry out the essential functions of this position.
• Customary construction terminology and knowledge estimating software packages.
• Basic understanding of job cost accounting and project management concepts.
• The ideal candidate will be very comfortable with numbers and analytical.
• You must have great attention to detail and excellent written communication skills.

Software & Technology

• Extensive knowledge of computer software Windows and Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency in software applications Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word.