Estimator

Overview

Estimate structural steel projects, prepare take-offs, and coordinate with teams.

Key Responsibilities

• estimate entry
• blueprint review
• take-offs
• cost estimating
• team coordination
• fabrication planning

Tasks

-Type up all estimates in our in-house computer program, enter takeoffs, drawing numbers etc. -Review and analyze blueprints, specifications, and other documentation presented by the client, to accurately prepare and estimate projects. -Adhere to and follow the Schuff estimating guidelines and procedures. -Prepare “Take-Offs” of steel materials, estimate all necessary shop labor and field erection, estimate materials, buyout items and equipment cost etc. to prepare a thorough bid estimate. -Prepare detail oriented and accurate estimates on new projects and estimate prices for any change orders on existing contracts, meeting assigned deadlines. -Work directly with Sales and Pre-construction Teams to understand size and scope of projects along with timelines and applicable project deadlines. -Read and interpret job bid instructions, detailed specifications, prepare a “take off” of materials included in the job, estimate all necessary labor, materials, buyout items, equipment costs (including crane costs) to prepare a thorough price estimate. -Prepare pricing estimates on new projects and estimate prices on change orders on existing contracts and summarize results with appropriate leaders to ensure all aspects of job. -Collaborate with others on how we want to build the job in fabrication and erection.

Requirements

• detailing
• drafting
• high school
• modeling
• estimating
• communication

What You Bring

-Prior experience in detailing and drafting is also preferred. -High school diploma or equivalent with structural drawing or drafting course work. -Basic understanding of modeling concepts. -Basic understanding of detailing procedures and building structures. -Vocation or other secondary education program preferred. -Five years of progressively responsible experience estimating structural steel construction projects. -Must have great attention to detail and excellent written communication skills. -Be comfortable to discuss alternative recommendations on projects in which management requires alternative estimates to meet client needs. -Customary construction terminology and knowledge estimating software packages.

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Benefits

-Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request for those who have disabilities that qualify under the American with Disabilities Act.

About Schuff Steel

-A builder-mindset drives integration of preconstruction, fabrication, modularization, and erection, planning backward from completion to origin. -Projects include iconic landmarks: Wilshire Grand, Apple HQ, SoFi Stadium, State Farm Stadium, Golden 1 Center, and Vegas Strip resorts. -Deploy cutting-edge tech—BIM, CNC cutting, cobots, proprietary SIMS software—to ensure precision and constructability. -Fabrication shops pre-assemble heavy sections to reduce field risk and speed erection, lowering costs and improving safety. -Safety culture backed by full-time pre-task planning, with incident rate ~⅓ the industry average.

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