Estimator

Estimator
Reports to (title)
Director Pre-sales & Estimating or Engineering Manager
FLSA Status
Job Summary
The Estimator position is responsible for material takeoffs for proposed projects. This incumbent review plans and specifications relative to the schedule and scope of work and works closely with sales team to coordinate estimated pricing of projects.
Primary Job Responsibilities

• Review electronic 2D/3D drawings
• Communicate with professional vendors
• Communicate with management, finance and sales
• Work with Quality, Environmental, H&S employees to ensure and maintain compliance with safety, operational, and regulatory standards of Quality
• Has the obligation to be aware of and comply with environmental, safety policies and regulations and always endures duties of high-quality standards
• Work with Quality, Environmental, H&S employees to ensure and maintain compliance with safety, operational, and regulatory standards of Quality
• Has the obligation to be aware of and comply with environmental, safety policies and regulations and endure duties of high-quality standards

Job Requirements

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general 2D/3D drawings, business correspondence and RFQ documentation
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from management team/sales team regarding pricing
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Knowledge of structural design and structural steel pricing considered a plus.
• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, or at least 2 years of specific experience and/or training related to the essential functions of the job; or equivalent combination of education and training.

Competencies
* Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
* Proven ability to multi task, appropriately prioritize workflow and complete tasks
* Adaptable to fast paced, high volume of design projects
* Ability to solve problems
* Excellent time management skills