What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at Farwest?
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Shift: Days
Purpose of the Position: Providing technical estimates based on bid documents and drawings. Provide initial customer contact in person or by phone for the purpose of quoting, negotiating, and writing orders.
Major Duties:
- Provide technical estimates of reinforcing steel for construction projects and prepare bids for customers. Follow up on bid lists and bid confirmations.
- Call on customers to follow up key bids and to solidify relations.
- Analyze the construction markets through trade publications and recommend projects to estimate based on customer needs and availability of resources. Coordinate bidding with other branches.
- Work with Branch Manager on pricing strategies.
- Preparation of job for chief detailer and/or detailer(s).
Qualifications:
- GED or high school diploma optional.
- Previous rebar shop, field, estimating, detailing, or office experience required.
- Previous sales preferred.
- Computer skills and ability to learn programs related to reinforcing steel required.
- Should be experienced in the construction market and blueprint reading with strong mathematic skills.
Farwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace
Work Opportunity Tax Credit
Farwest Steel Corporation & Affiliates participate in the Work Opportunity Tax Credit program. ADP Tax Credits administers this program on our behalf. It is vital that you follow the steps listed below in order for the tax credits to be processed. We appreciate your cooperation.
Applicant Instructions
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- Click on Continue to begin
- Please answer each question
- Eligible candidates will be asked to Click Finish and Electronically Sign to complete the interview.
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