As the Junior Estimator at Schuff Steel, you will collaborate with Schuff's purchasing, project management, and engineering teams to provide cost-effective estimating solutions that foster the purchase of Schuff Steel design, fabrication, and erection services. In return, the Company will offer a competitive market based salary and comprehensive health insurance benefits. We are committed to professional development and growing our business. We are looking for a professional with a growth mindset who desires a progressive career move for a long-term period.
Job Overview -
- Prepare pricing estimates on new projects and estimate prices on change orders on existing contracts.
- Read and understand 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.
- Exercise good judgment and experience in working with purchasing, steel erection labor, equipment and transportation costs to arrive at full cost estimate with appropriate profit margins to achieve company’s goals.
- Work directly with Sales and Preconstruction Teams to understand size and scope of projects along with timelines and applicable project deadlines.
Education/Training:
- High school diploma or equivalent with structural drawing or drafting course work, or completed vocational program in related field.
- Basic knowledge and understanding of general construction management and cost estimating practices.
- Basic knowledge and understand of structural detailing and modeling procedures.
- Proficient use of Microsoft 365 and MS Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
- Knowledge of customary construction terminology and estimating software programs is preferred.
DBM Global including its U.S. subsidiaries is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an Affirmative Action Plan
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