Senior Estimator -
Position Summary
The Senior Estimator will be responsible for preparing complete accurate estimates and proposals for all types and sizes of structural steel projects.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will be very proficient in all aspects of excel takeoff, creating and manipulation of spreadsheets that transfer to multifaceted bid forms, often requiring complex formulas. Experience in understanding all aspects of unit pricing when there is little or no definitive information available to develop those unit prices is a big plus.
Responsible for bid administration in preparing full estimates on complex work.
Research construction documents and analyze specifications.
Perform take-off of all steel and buyout items and enter in an Excel Estimating System as required and/or obtain quotes on items that are bought out.
Communicate with customer, vendors, erectors, engineers, architects, and salesmen to ensure the design intent is understood and bid requirements are followed.
Prepare complete estimated pricing and proposals with comprehensive descriptions of all included and excluded items, presented in a professional manner.
Fill out all required bid forms and schedule information.
Obtain review and approval of estimates prior to submitting and route the estimates to the applicable parties once the bid has been submitted.
Perform time studies, change order estimates, and assists in sub-out fabrication as needed.
The ability to recognize and manage their own work schedule when overtime is required to meet customer imposed deadlines.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or Construction Management and/or a minimum of 5 years of experience as an Estimator with a major structural steel fabricator is required. Must be able to read and understand blueprints and architectural drawings. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Physical Demands
Requires some overtime and weekend work. May require some overnight travel. Must be capable of multi-tasking and be efficient in time management. Must be able to work in a high-pressure environment to meet deadlines. Must be able to sit and work on a computer most of the workday. All the physical demands listed are essential functions.
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.