Architectural Sheet Metal Estimator

Muza Sheet Metal•Oshkosh, WI

20h•Onsite

About The Position

MUZA is a family-oriented, customer-focused, and relationship-driven architectural metal manufacturing and installation firm. We pride ourselves on our strong company culture, deep-rooted values, and commitment to delivering high-quality construction projects while building strong client relationships. We are seeking an Estimator to help set up our projects for success by preparing accurate and competitive budgets, supporting growth initiatives, and upholding our values. We are looking for a detail-oriented Estimator to join our team. This role is responsible for the estimation of commercial projects by analyzing plans, specifications, and cost factors to develop accurate, competitive budgets. This role collaborates closely with contractors, architects, and vendors to manage multiple bids, resolve discrepancies, and ensure alignment with project and organizational standards.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree or equivalent industry experience
A detailed-oriented person who demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to read and understand project drawings
Excellent organizational, time management, and critical thinking skills
Proficiency with Excel and other Microsoft Office products
Strong understanding of construction processes and estimating
Possess physical and mental aptitudes and capabilities that will enable them to do the essential functions of the job
Possess ability to learn, problem-solve, independently assess situations, and respond appropriately and safely to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems

Nice To Haves

Estimating and/or construction industry experience preferred
Familiarity with Bluebeam, or similar estimating software

Responsibilities

Prepares work to be accomplished by gathering information and requirements; setting priorities
Estimation of commercial architectural projects from Design of Plan and Specifications
Understand the general and insurance requirements
Manage and prioritize multiple bidding responsibilities
Communicate bidding project concerns to general contractors and architects
Prepares construction budget by studying plans; updating specifications; identifying and projecting costs for each elevation
Evaluates offers to purchase by costing changes, additions, and site requirements
Obtains bids from vendors and suppliers by specifying materials; identifying qualified suppliers; negotiating price
Maintains cost keys and price masters by updating information
Resolves cost discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
Delivers presentations by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
Maintains quality service by following organization standards
Maintains continuity among corporate, division, and local work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs
Track and report status of estimated projects
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Perform other duties as assigned in order to keep up with company needs
Promote and encourage the organization’s Mission, Vision, Values, and philosophy
Attendance on the job, as well as to trainings, continuing education, and meetings as scheduled.
Accept additional work assignments as needed
Be knowledgeable in and observe all Muza Sheet Metal procedures, and policies.
Maintain a positive and respectful attitude
Cooperate with supervisor in evaluating and improving performance.
Work cooperatively with all team members
Exercise good judgement, decision making, and regard for safety within all aspects of performing job duties.
Appropriately bring to Management/Human Resource’s attention actual or potential violations of standards, policies, and/or procedures