Job Description
Job DescriptionProject Estimator: Architectural Metals & Structural Steel
Ready to be the financial backbone for complex construction projects? We are seeking an experienced Project Estimator to produce accurate, detail-oriented estimates for our diverse portfolio of architectural metals and structural steel work. This role is key to ensuring project profitability and success from the earliest stages.
Our Core Values in Action
Your work will embody our principles:
- Commitment to People: Building strong, collaborative relationships with internal teams and external partners.
- Commitment to Customers: Developing detailed, profitable proposals that deliver on our promises.
- Commitment to Action: Driving timely estimate completion, resolving issues promptly, and seeking value engineering opportunities.
The Mission: Precision and Profitability
The Project Estimator is responsible for the financial health and successful handoff of new projects, focusing on three core areas:
- Estimating & Accuracy: Preparing detailed material take-offs, pricing all labor (shop, detailing, installation), material, and buyout costs. You will compute final project costs, coordinate with internal disciplines (fabrication, purchasing), and prepare both hard bids and preliminary budgets.
- Market & Vendor Management: Obtaining competitive pricing for buyout items, managing vendor bids, developing strong supplier relationships, and maintaining the bid log to track statistics and market presence.
- Collaboration & Handoff: Working closely with Sales and Pre-Construction to define scope, meeting demanding bid schedules, conducting post-bid negotiations, and assisting Project Management with revisions after project award.
Essential Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum 2+ years of experience estimating and bidding miscellaneous metals and structural steel construction projects.
- Knowledge: Thorough understanding of both the manufacturing and construction processes, shop fabrication, general business practices, and applicable building codes.
- Technical Skills: Exceptional mathematical skills, advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, experience with PDF review software (e.g., Bluebeam), and familiarity with Tekla EPM/PowerFab is highly desirable.
- Aptitude: Demonstrated ability to work effectively under critical lead times, budgets, and deadlines.
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Once complete, we can setup a time to chat. We look forward to talking with you about the opportunities here at Standard Iron.
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