Sales Estimator (Full Time)

Estimator
Reports to: Director of Sales & Estimating
Status: Regular Full Time Position – Exempt/Salary

As an Estimator, you will produce accurate, detail oriented estimates on small and large complex projects. Our Estimators provide the business with estimates that are able to be accurately interpreted and executed by our Pre-Construction team.
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. 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.
Type up all estimates in our in house computer program, enter takeoffs, drawing numbers etc.
Planning
Education/Training

High school diploma or equivalent with structural drawing or drafting course work. 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.
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 is also required of customary construction terminology and knowledge estimating software packages. Basic understanding of job cost accounting and project management concepts. Software & Technology

Various office equipment is used such as personal computer, scanner, and copier. Extensive knowledge of computer software Windows and Microsoft Office. Proficiency in software applications Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word.
# Work is generally performed in a climate controlled office area. Working long days, evenings, and weekends may be required as needed and required.
Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request for those who have disabilities that qualify under the American with Disabilities Act.