Estimator

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Schuff Steel (a DBM Global Company) provides structural steel fabrication and erection services. These include engineering, structural steel erection, project management, structural steel fabrication, arenas/stadiums, convention centers, preconstruction, parking structures, and data centers.

Job Profile

The company is hiring an Estimator who 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.

Provide the business with estimates that can be accurately interpreted and executed by our Pre-Construction team.

Education Level

• High School Diploma or equivalent with structural drawing or drafting coursework.
• Vocation or other secondary education program.

Work Experience

• 5 years of progressively responsible experience estimating structural 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.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Adhere to and follow the Schuff estimating guidelines and procedures.
• Appraise and communicate to the management team any potential risks or costs not fully captured in the estimate that may impact the costs of the project.
• Be comfortable discussing alternative recommendations on projects in which management requires alternative estimates to meet client needs.
• Collaborate with project team members on building to specifications in fabrication and erection.
• Interact with other key team members in a professional manner
• 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, and detailed specifications, prepare a “take off” of materials included in the job, and estimate all necessary labor, materials, buyout items, and equipment costs (including crane costs) to prepare a thorough price estimate.
• Review and analyze blueprints, project specifications, and other documentation presented by the client, to accurately prepare and estimate projects.
• Type up all estimates in our in-house computer program, enter takeoffs, draw numbers, etc.
• Work directly with Sales and Pre-construction Teams to understand the size and scope of projects along with timelines and applicable project deadlines.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Thorough knowledge and an advanced understanding of each competency outlined above to carry out the essential functions of this position.
• Specialized Knowledge is also required of customary construction terminology and knowledge of estimating software packages.
• Basic understanding of job cost accounting and project management concepts.
• Comfortable with numbers and analysis.
• Great attention to detail and excellent written communication skills.

Work Environment

• Work is generally performed in a climate-controlled office area.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods throughout an 8-10-hour day.
• Working long days, evenings, and weekends may be required as needed and required.

Benefits/Perks

• The company offers competitive market-based compensation and comprehensive health insurance benefits.

Employer’s Statement

DBM Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer.