Structural Steel Fabrication Estimator
Riggs Industries, Inc., Stoystown, PA, United States
Lincoln Contracting & Equipment
is seeking a Structural Steel Fabrication Estimator to provide professional-level estimating support in a fast-paced environment. This position will provide accurate, organized, and responsive cost estimates for individual projects, including time, materials, and labor, to our customers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Formulate an estimate from proposals and/or blueprint drawings, which would include breaking down fabrications in a bill of materials and working with staff to calculate man-hours to fabricate, roll, and form.
Research the cost of items such as materials, transport, labor, and equipment.
Establish and maintain relationships with contractors and vendors.
Get quotes from suppliers and contractors within a specified time frame.
Assess the risk levels associated with a project.
Prepare and submit quotations and details of costs for work to be done.
Assist with bids for new contracts and support the activities of the sales team.
Experience / Qualifications
Minimum 5 years' experience in steel fabrication or the structural steel industry.
Must have an understanding of steel fabricating processes and a basic understanding of structural steel fabrication and erection practices, including knowledge of structural shapes and general industry terminology.
Ability to communicate effectively with vendors to secure pricing of purchased items.
Ability to work with other estimators on multiple projects at the same time.
Organized and detail-oriented.
The ability to work under pressure to meet set goals, budgets, and deadlines.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel. Experience with TEKLA is preferred but not required.
The ability to read blueprints and drawings, customer specifications, and develop cost estimates.
The ability to manage time well and multitask.
Ability to work well as part of a motivated team.
Ability to think strategically.
Ability to communicate clearly.
High expectations for confidential and proprietary company information.
Must understand material grades and meet customer specifications.
Benefits
Excellent health insurance plans are available for employees and their families
401-K retirement plan with a company match up to 6%
Affordable dental and vision insurance
Company-paid life insurance
Company-paid short and long-term disability insurance
Competitive paid time off program
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Formulate an estimate from proposals and/or blueprint drawings, which would include breaking down fabrications in a bill of materials and working with staff to calculate man-hours to fabricate, roll, and form.
Research the cost of items such as materials, transport, labor, and equipment.
Establish and maintain relationships with contractors and vendors.
Get quotes from suppliers and contractors within a specified time frame.
Assess the risk levels associated with a project.
Prepare and submit quotations and details of costs for work to be done.
Assist with bids for new contracts and support the activities of the sales team.
Experience / Qualifications
Minimum 5 years' experience in steel fabrication or the structural steel industry.
Must have an understanding of steel fabricating processes and a basic understanding of structural steel fabrication and erection practices, including knowledge of structural shapes and general industry terminology.
Ability to communicate effectively with vendors to secure pricing of purchased items.
Ability to work with other estimators on multiple projects at the same time.
Organized and detail-oriented.
The ability to work under pressure to meet set goals, budgets, and deadlines.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel. Experience with TEKLA is preferred but not required.
The ability to read blueprints and drawings, customer specifications, and develop cost estimates.
The ability to manage time well and multitask.
Ability to work well as part of a motivated team.
Ability to think strategically.
Ability to communicate clearly.
High expectations for confidential and proprietary company information.
Must understand material grades and meet customer specifications.
Benefits
Excellent health insurance plans are available for employees and their families
401-K retirement plan with a company match up to 6%
Affordable dental and vision insurance
Company-paid life insurance
Company-paid short and long-term disability insurance
Competitive paid time off program
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