Senior Estimator

SCHUFF STEEL CO•Portland, OR

21d•$105,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Estimator at Schuff Steel, you will take the lead on producing accurate, detail-oriented estimates on 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 and at least 10 years related experience estimating and bidding on structural steel and heavy plate projects.
7–10 years of progressively responsible experience estimating structural steel construction projects.
Proven experience as a construction or steel estimator.
Must have proven experience providing companies with accurate information that aids operations in achieving corporate goals.
Thorough knowledge and an advanced understanding of each competency outlined in the Core Competencies.
Customary construction terminology.
Knowledge in estimating software packages.
Basic understanding of job cost accounting and project management concepts.
Very comfortable with numbers and analytical.
Great attention to detail.
Excellent written communication skills.
Extensive knowledge of computer software, Windows 7 and Microsoft Office 2010.
Proficiency in software applications Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word.

Nice To Haves

BS Degree from an accredited college or university in Construction Management, Civil/Structural Engineering or Business may substitute for 3 years of the required experience.

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 thorough 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.