Junior Estimator in Chesapeake

Energy Jobline ZR; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

TDH Steel in Chesapeake, VA seeks a Junior Estimator to join our growing team. You will gather steel scope specs, read blueprints, and build project estimates, performing quantity take-offs and material summations.

You will also solicit trade partners, obtain bid estimates for drawings and detailing, and help prepare RFPs for the Lead Estimator while supporting new business opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in mathematical skills and estimating techniques.
• Positive professional attitude with strong customer service skills.
• Minimum one year of experience in construction, or exposure to materials management or project operations.

Responsibilities

• Gather steel scope specs and read blueprints to inform estimates.
• Build and summarize project estimates and perform quantity take-offs.
• Solicit trade partners and obtain bid estimates for drawings/detailings.
• Assist in preparing, organizing and coordinating RFP documents for the Lead Estimator.
• Handle miscellaneous requests to win new business.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Estimating techniques

Positive attitude

Customer service

Construction experience

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering

Job description

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About the Company

We're hiring a Junior Estimator to work in our new office in Chesapeake, VA. TDH Steel is a Structural Steel & Metals Fabrication company headquartered in Chesapeake, VA with offices in NC and SC.

About the Role

You will be gathering steel scope specs, reading blueprints, and building project estimates. You will complete quantity take-offs and summation of materials. Additionally, you will solicit trade partners, obtain bid estimates for drawings/detailing, and help prepare, organize and coordinate Request for Proposal documents for the Lead Estimator.

Responsibilities

• Gathering steel scope specs
• Reading blueprints
• Building project estimates
• Completing quantity take-offs and summation of materials
• Soliciting trade partners
• Obtaining bid estimates for drawings/detailings
• Preparing, organizing and coordinating Request for Proposal documents for the Lead Estimator
• Handling miscellaneous requests to earn new business

Required Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or similar or equivalent experience

Required Skills

• Applicable mathematical skills
• Familiarity with building/estimating techniques
• Positive professional attitude
• Strong customer service skills

Skills

• At least one year of experience in construction or exposure to materials management or project operations.

Pay range and compensation package

Base range for this role is $55,000 to $60,000 annually. Pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual's knowledge, skills and experience. Benefits are included and you must have authorization to work in the US. We do not offer sponsorship for this role.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to and inclusivity.