What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Estimator position at TrueNorth Steel?
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare cost estimates for product manufacturing, construction projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or determining price of product or service in the structural steel industry.
ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Complete material take-offs for structural and miscellaneous steel.
- Working up and completing accurate estimates.
- Review design drawings and specifications using discretion, best judgment and evaluation of industry standards and practices to minimize various possibilities of risk.
- Coordinate with other estimators, sub contractors, and vendors to make sure that the full scope of a project is covered.
- Entering and maintaining project information into sales software.
- Research upcoming projects and aid in developing customer base.
- Back up to project management department when needed.
- Prompt and dependable attendance.
- Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND QUALITIES
- Must have general computer experience along with experience using spreadsheet and word processing programs.
- Ability to read and understand plans and specs.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
- Willingness to strive to get ahead or to finish projects.
- Ability to recover from, or adjust to, misfortune or setbacks.
- Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.
- Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Associate’s Degree in Architectural Drafting and Estimating or equivalent experience in a related field.
- Two to three years related experience.
Skills
Required- Accountability
- Computer Skills
- Attention to Detail
- CRM Platforms
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)