Estimator

Nucor•Xenia, OH

11d

About The Position

Nucor Buildings Group Commercial Services is seeking an Estimator to support sales and profitability by developing safe, accurate, and cost-effective quotes for low-rise steel building projects. The Estimator works with departments across the company, the plant, and outside sales as part of the NBG team. The role includes preparing estimates and proposals, qualifying proposals with project assumptions and information, identifying economical solutions, and assisting with customer discussions and value engineering. The Estimator uses computer tools, pricing tables, product knowledge, and an understanding of material costs, erection concerns, and fabrication procedures to estimate the in-place cost of structures. The position follows schedules set by the Estimating Supervisor, sales team, and builders, and may contribute to tools and standards that improve department productivity and accuracy. Nucor emphasizes safety, requiring employees to uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, structural drawings, building specifications, and site plans.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Strong math and analytical skills.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or associate degree in a construction discipline.
Experience in the metal building or insulated metal panel industry.

Responsibilities

Create competitive, accurate, and thorough metal building system estimates in accordance with company processes, procedures, and practices.
Qualify proposals using assumed and supplementary information provided about each project.
Support sales efforts by identifying and implementing economical solutions and alternatives that provide the least-cost proposal while meeting known project conditions.
Assist in customer meetings, primarily at proposal or closing stages, and offer value-engineering suggestions.
Use computer tools, pricing tables, and knowledge of products and applications to address relevant project costs.
Consider material costs, erection concerns, and fabrication procedures in determining the in-place cost of the total structure.
Follow schedules established by the Estimating Supervisor, sales team, and builders.
Proactively assist with developing tools and standards to improve individual and department productivity and accuracy.
Initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards.