Senior Estimator (DFW)

Patriot Erectors, LLC Steel Fabricators•Saginaw, TX

8d•$85,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Senior Estimator is responsible for developing estimated costs for structural steel projects based on customer-provided drawings and documents. The role performs complete material, labor, vendor, and equipment cost takeoffs; develops project scopes and proposals; and coordinates with general contractors, vendors, and the estimating manager. The position requires extensive experience in steel structures and the ability to interpret structural and architectural drawings and specifications.

Requirements

High school graduate required.
At least five years of experience in the industrial or commercial steel fabrication industry.
Ability to read structural and architectural design drawings and identify changes.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel.
Proficiency with Bluebeam and On-Screen Takeoff.
Strong math skills.
Knowledge of standard construction practices and procedures from award through closeout.
Knowledge of AISC practices, rules, and regulations regarding steel construction and design.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret drawings.

Nice To Haves

Associate's and/or bachelor's degree from an accredited university.

Responsibilities

Perform full lump-sum takeoffs of material, labor, and vendor costs needed to fulfill project scope using design drawings and specifications.
Price materials, labor, buyout items, and equipment in an Excel takeoff spreadsheet to build a project scope of work.
Communicate with general contractors to answer questions and obtain project completion schedules.
Request pricing quotes from vendors for vendor-supplied materials and scope.
Review project specifications to capture the full scope required for an estimate.
Provide the estimating manager with a detailed written scope of work and takeoff for submission to the general contractor.
Provide the estimating manager with detailed inclusions, exclusions, and qualifications for use in customer proposals.
Work with the estimating manager to maintain the estimating department schedule.
Track past bids and contact general contractors for bid-award status updates.
Communicate progress and updates to stakeholders.
Prepare, present, and distribute project information to project managers, internal support staff, and customers.