Junior Estimator

As a Junior Estimator, with the guidance of a Lead Estimator you will produce accurate, detail-oriented estimates on small and large complex projects. This will be accomplished through collaborative efforts with various Schuff Steel disciplines such as: fabrication, purchasing, filed erection, pre-construction, sub-fabrication and 3rd party vendors. Our Estimators provide the business with estimates that are able to be accurately interpreted and executed by our Pre-Construction team.

Job Overview -

• Review and analyze blueprints, specifications, and other documentation presented by the client, to accurately prepare and estimate projects.
• Collaborate with others on how we want to build the job in fabrication and erection.
• 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
• 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 thorough price estimate.
• Work directly with Sales and Pre-construction Teams to understand size and scope of projects along with timelines and applicable project deadlines.
• Prepare pricing estimates on new projects and estimate prices on change orders on existing contracts, and summarize results with appropriate leaders to ensure all aspects of job.

Education/Training

• High school diploma or equivalent with structural drawing or drafting course work. Vocation or other secondary education program.
• Basic understanding of job cost accounting and project management concepts.
• The ideal candidate may be very comfortable with numbers and analytical.
• Must have great attention to detail and excellent written communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of computer software Windows 7 and Microsoft Office 2010. Proficiency in software applications Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word. #LI-KF1