Junior Estimator

SCHUFF STEEL CO•Lindon, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Junior Estimator at Schuff Steel, with the guidance of a Lead Estimator you 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. Our Estimators provide the business with estimates that are able to be accurately interpreted and executed by our Pre-Construction team.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent with structural drawing or drafting course work.
Vocation or other secondary education program.
Basic understanding of job cost accounting and project management concepts.
The ideal candidate may be very comfortable with numbers and analytical.
Must have great attention to detail and excellent written communication skills.
Proficient knowledge of latest Windows operating system and Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in the following software applications is helpful; Bluebeam, Plan Swift, Trimble Connect, and Tekla.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze blueprints, specifications, and other documentation presented by the client, to accurately prepare and estimate projects.
Collaborate with others on how we want to build the job in fabrication and erection.
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
Type up all estimates in our in house computer program, enter takeoffs, drawing numbers etc.
Read and interpret job bid instructions, detailed specifications, prepare a “take off” of materials included in the job, estimate all necessary labor, materials, buyout items, equipment costs (including crane costs) to prepare a through price estimate.
Work directly with Sales and Pre-construction Teams to understand size and scope of projects along with timelines and applicable project deadlines.
Adhere to and follow the Schuff estimating guidelines and procedures.
Be comfortable to discuss alternative recommendations on projects in which management requires alternative estimates to meet client needs.
Interact with other key team members professionally
Prepare pricing estimates on new projects and estimate prices on change orders on existing contracts, and summarize results with appropriate leaders to ensure all aspects of job.