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Estimator - Structural Steel Fabrication

Estimator - Structural Steel Fabrication

BL Harbert InternationalMountain Brook, AL , US
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Educational Requirements of position :

  • Degree / Experience degree in a relevant curriculum from an accredited college, university, or trade school or minimum 2 years of relevant experience

Technical Requirements of position :

  • Software Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Microsoft Excel Proficiency in Blue Beam, On-Screen Take-Off, Tekla, or other estimating software
  • General In depth knowledge of plan and specification reading Mastery of quantity take-off & subcontractor solicitation Mastery of mathematical formulas required to perform quantity take-off and bid evaluation In-depth understanding of subcontractor bid evaluation Working knowledge of building components Basic understanding of contract language

    • Essential Function of the position

  • Detailed review of plans and specifications
  • Perform detailed quantity take offs and input into estimating software and pricing Spreadsheet
  • Price items taken off for review by Sales Manager
  • Constant communication with the Sales Manager about unusual situations, possible scope gaps, etc.
  • Distributes plans and specifications to subcontractors / vendors
  • Subcontractor / Vendor solicitation and follow up. Must maintain constant communication with and support subcontractors / vendors throughout the bid process.
  • Provides support for the subcontractor prequalification effort
  • Develop RFI’s and submit to Sales Manager.
  • Analyze quotes from multiple subcontractors / vendors
  • Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time under the direction of multiple supervisors

    • Relationship Management

  • Establish and maintain relationships with subcontractors and vendors.

    • Corporate Culture / Evolution

  • Embraces Corporate Values
  • Demonstrates adherence to Corporate Values in daily management
  • Interacts with professionalism and pro-activism
  • Continually seeks feedback and personal development for advancement
  • Seeks to understand and further the overall objectives of Corporation

    • Mental Effort

    Considerable mental effort and comprehension, sustained concentration with frequent interruptions

    Physical Effort

    Requires moderate, varied physical effort and dexterity including : sitting stationary, moving around an office, fabrication shop or jobsite, seeing and communicating effectively.

    Working Conditions

    Varied – Small private office, cubical or shared office with public contact / fellow employees. Location is either Birmingham or Oneonta depending on candidate.

    Likely advancement position :

    Senior Estimator / Sales Manager / Project Manager

    Requirements for Advancement :

  • In-depth understanding of estimating systems and procedures
  • In-depth understanding of building components
  • In-depth understanding of subcontractor / vendor negotiation
  • Ability to train new estimators
  • Ability to manage multiple projects / tasks at once
  • Ability to manage multiple estimators throughout the estimating process
  • Ability to effectively give presentations to superiors and clients
  • Working knowledge of contract language
  • Working knowledge of risk management
  • Evidence of effective internal and external relationship management
  • Evidence of operating within corporate values and requiring same of others
  • Understanding of overall goals and objectives
  • Commitment to further development
  • This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not prohibit or restrict the tasks that may be assigned and is subject to change at any time.
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    Structural Steel Estimator • Mountain Brook, AL , US