Estimator I - Collins & Jewell Company

Mission:

To develop our people, serve our team, and support our customers, always with integrity.

 

Vision:

Instill in our team a unified culture fueled by training that sets the highest standard for 

capability, quality, and customer service.

 

Integrity:

 A strong moral compass, acting with honesty and honor, even when no one is watching.

 

Safety: Creating a safety mindset through training.

Quality: Meeting or exceeding requirements.

Education: Continue to develop our knowledge and share it with others.

Culture: Family-focused at all times.

Resiliency: Steadfast and able to persevere despite adversity or change.

Responsibility: For ourselves, to our community, customers, and peers.

 

Summary of Position:

Estimators will have a proven track record of successfully estimating and managing complex structural steel projects to profitability, with a strong emphasis on cost control, projections and managing expenses. Ideal candidates will possess a strong business acumen with contract management experience (scope, invoicing, documentation, forecasting, managing to a budget, and managing the customer). Estimator must be a self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision. 

 Works closely with Department Managers, Architects, Engineers, General Contractors and Steel Fabricators to prepare/submit final erection estimates. • Knowledge of prefabricated stairs, railings, ladders, catwalks, grating structures, heavy iron and miscellaneous metals. 
• Review and analyze blueprints, specifications, and other documentation presented by the client, to accurately prepare and estimate projects. 
• Calculation of detailing, material, shop labor, handling, and delivery cost to prepare thorough estimates. 
• Develop estimates, pricing and proposal formats for submittal of change orders as needed by Project Managers. 
• Track estimated and actual costs for determination of project profit margins and bid wins. 
• Communicate with vendors to obtain accurate pricing and determine estimated lead times. 
• Work with department managers to understand size and scope of projects along with timelines and applicable project deadlines. 
• Must comply with the requirements of the design drawings and with all industry standards and protocols, such as those established by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) and the American Welding Society (AWS) and comply with current OSHA and IBC Building codes. 
• Review all construction documents including Instructions to bidders and scope of work 
• Participate in pre-bid meetings and site visits as required 
• Ability to meet deadlines on a regular basis while maintaining a high level of accuracy and quality. 
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers while demonstrating courteous and professional office etiquette. 

• Strong experience reading and interpreting architectural and structural design drawings 
• Good technical writing and verbal communication skills 
• Strong knowledge of steel erection and shop fabrication process 
• Strong Time Management and Organizational skills 
 • 2 + years of experience Estimating within the Miscellaneous/Structural Steel industry • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, and specs • Understanding of steel manufacturing and fabrication processes • Knowledge of welding specifications • Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel) • Ability to communicate effectively with customers and internal staff • Comfortable working in a fast paced, high volume, deadline driven industrial environment • Extensive knowledge of industry standards including AWS, AISC 

·       Medical Benefits (To include Vision, Dental, Short-Term Disability)

·       Retirement Plan (401 K)

·       Paid Vacations

·       Paid Holidays