Estimator

Nucor•Lathrop, CA

About The Position

The Estimator prepares timely estimates of fabricated reinforcing bars, mesh, accessories, and related products for projects Nucor Rebar Fabrication is considering bidding. Accurate and timely proposals support customer bids and Nucor’s competitiveness in the rebar supply industry. The role includes developing estimating skills and project assessment capabilities through the NRF Estimator Training Program, with guidance from a trainer and the Estimating Lead. Estimators progress to increasingly complex and varied projects and are expected to complete more complex work with little supervision by the end of the training period. Safety is a central responsibility. The Estimator must uphold Nucor Rebar Fabrication’s safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards. The position is based in Lathrop, California. Extended hours may be required during peak production, work frequently extends beyond the normal weekday schedule, overtime may be required, and occasional travel may be necessary. Pay is based on experience, with a stated minimum of $28 per hour; the role is eligible for ROA and Profit Sharing bonuses.

Requirements

Ability to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards.
Ability to continue and progress through the NRF Estimator Training Program.
Proficiency with takeoff software.
Proficiency with aSa Estimating Software.
Ability to develop estimating skills and review project plans.
Ability to prioritize workload and communicate workload and capacity effectively.
Ability to track plan revisions and bid updates against previous work.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with sales teammates.
Ability to self-review work for scope, completeness, and accuracy.
Working knowledge of the CRSI Manual of Standard Practice, Reinforcing Anchorages and Splices, and the Placing Reinforcing Bars manuals.
Ability to work overtime when required.
Ability to meet the physical demands of walking, sitting, standing, bending, operating objects, tools, computers, and other electronic equipment with the hands, and lifting or handling computers and related equipment.

Responsibilities

Adhere to Nucor Rebar Fabrication’s safety programs and standards.
Continue and progress through the NRF Estimator Training Program.
Develop proficiency in takeoff software and aSa Estimating Software.
Build estimating skills and review plans to assess project scope and bidding strategy, with guidance from a trainer and the Estimating Lead.
Prepare timely estimates of fabricated reinforcing bars, mesh, accessories, and related products for bidding projects.
Progress to estimating increasingly complex and varied projects.
Complete more complex projects with little supervision by the end of the training period, as determined by the Estimating Lead.
Prioritize workload and capacity, and communicate them effectively to the Estimating Lead.
Track plan revisions and bid updates against previous work.
Communicate effectively and professionally with sales teammates about all aspects of estimating and bidding.
Review own work to verify scope, completeness, and accuracy.
Develop working knowledge of the CRSI Manual of Standard Practice, Reinforcing Anchorages and Splices, and the Placing Reinforcing Bars manuals.
Perform other duties as requested by the supervisor.