Estimator - Steel Division

Job Description

Job Description

F.A. Wilhelm Construction - Steel Estimator  

Empowering People to Build What Matters - That is our mission and our legacy.

Our nearly 100 years of building communities in which we work and play, started with one man and one dream.  Today, we are a company that puts People First by providing Meaningful Partnerships , insisting on making a Positive Community Impact , with Safety Always , all with a Learn-Do-Share mentality. 

F.A. Wilhelm Construction is an industry leader with the culture of doing the right things for our employees, partners, clients, and community.  We have an excellent reputation in the construction industry and have enjoyed steady growth and strong financial performances for many years.  Wilhelm's construction professionals turn the conceptual, and sometimes seemingly impossible, into fully completed, innovative spaces where life happens.

We are looking for the right person to join our team as a Steel Estimator .    Is that you?   If so, we want to talk to you!

Responsibilities

As a Steel Estimator , your key responsibility will be to prepare budgets, estimates, and proposals for steel fabrication and erection scopes of work on commercial construction projects.  You will be involved in the entire estimating process from securing and maintaining bid documents, following specifications, performing takeoff, requesting quotes from suppliers/subcontractors, and meeting all summary requirements for proposal submission to Owners/General Contractors

Essential Functions

• Perform accurate and thorough quantity take-offs
• Use available historical data to determine productivity and pricing rates
• Conduct site visits as a part of the estimating process
• Prepare estimates with current software in accordance with company standards
• Organize and format estimates for ease of comprehension by the end user
• Review estimates with the Steel Division Manager and various Wilhelm staff
• Ensure vendor interface for current material pricing and availability
• Participate as necessary in transfer of project to operations staff to ensure successful handover
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations to include health, safety, and welfare
• Ensure compliance with AISC protocols and requirements per the Wilhelm Quality Management Program
• Facilitate the subcontractor bid process
• Assume a proactive role in the bidding and negotiations for the project 

Computer Equipment and Software Requirements

Required

• Intermediate understanding of Windows Operating Systems:
• Advanced skill level with MS Excel
• Intermediate skill level with MS Word, Microsoft Outlook/Exchange

Preferred

• Knowledge of estimating software a plus.
• Intermediate skill level with Onscreen Takeoff
• Intermediate skill level with Tekla EPM

Key Attributes

• Comfortable at the table with all levels of leadership
• Collaborator
• Integrity
• Organized and systematic
• Proactive Problem Solver with outstanding interpersonal skills
• Commitment to Excellence

What it takes

• B.S. in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years commercial construction experience in estimating. 

F.A. Wilhelm offers a unique opportunity for the right person to experience a variety of project work.  Working at F.A Wilhelm, you can expect:

• A competitive compensation package.
• A comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, and 401K match.  Basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance is paid for by F.A Wilhelm.
• Discretionary yearly bonus program.
• A generous PTO bank.
• Wilhelm University access for training/development.