Estimator - Metal Fabrication & Food Processing

Steelial Constructions & Metal Fabrication; Kentucky; Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Steelial Constructions & Metal Fabrication in Kentucky seeks an Estimator to develop accurate cost estimates for metal fabrication and food processing construction projects. You will analyze drawings, specifications, and scope documents to price material, labor, and subcontractors, while supporting planning and bid strategy.

You will work with engineering, project management, fabrication, and operations to ensure estimates reflect real-world execution and industry requirements, identify risks,

Qualifikationen

• Experience estimating in metal fabrication, industrial construction, or process equipment installation.
• Knowledge of fabrication methods, welding processes, piping systems, and installation practices.
• Ability to read mechanical, structural, and piping drawings.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with estimating software, spreadsheets, and takeoff tools.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally.

Aufgaben

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for metal fabrication, process piping, structural steel, and food processing projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, RFQs, and contract documents to understand full project scope and requirements.
• Perform material takeoffs and labor calculations using historical data and production rates.
• Solicit, evaluate, and level vendor and subcontractor quotes.
• Develop pricing for equipment, fabrication, installation, freight, taxes, and contingencies.
• Identify project risks, scope gaps, and value-engineering opportunities.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to validate constructability and fabrication assumptions.
• Support bid reviews, handoff meetings, and project transitions to operations and project management.
• Maintain estimating databases, cost models, and historical project data.
• Assist with change order pricing and budget updates as projects progress.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Mathematical skills

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Estimating software

Spreadsheets

Takeoff tools

Jobbeschreibung

Steelial Constructions & Metal Fabrication in Kentucky seeks an Estimator to develop accurate cost estimates for metal fabrication and food processing construction projects. You will analyze drawings, specifications, and scope documents to price material, labor, and subcontractors, while supporting planning and bid strategy.

You will work with engineering, project management, fabrication, and operations to ensure estimates reflect real-world execution and industry requirements, identify risks,