Junior Estimator: Steel Structures & Takeoffs

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

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.