NBSIN Estimator I

Fisher & Ludlow Div Of Harris Steel Ltd.; Waterloo (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) and Roth accounts

Profit sharing

Job summary

Nucor Building Systems Indiana is seeking an Estimator to protect and improve profitability by preparing safe, accurate, and cost-effective quotes for low-rise steel building projects. You will work with the sales, plant, and other departments as an integral team member to deliver compelling proposals.

Responsibilities include creating competitive estimates, informing on cost-saving options, and supporting customers during proposal stages while adhering to schedules and company standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, etc.).
• Strong math and analytical skills are essential.
• Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Create competitive, accurate estimates for metal building systems in line with company processes.
• Qualify proposals with all project information and assumptions.
• Assist sales by offering economical, value-engineered options that meet project conditions.
• Attend customer meetings at proposal or closing stage to provide guidance.
• Use pricing tables and product knowledge to address all cost aspects of a project.
• Maintain awareness of material costs, erection concerns, and fabrication procedures.

Skills

Reading drawings

MS Office

Math & analytics

Estimating experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

CAD software

Job description

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Division: Nucor Building Systems Indiana

Location: Waterloo, IN, United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.

Basic Job Functions:

Nucor Buildings Systems – Indiana (NBSIN) is seeking a talented individual that can assist the company in sales and profit by developing safe, accurate, and cost-effective metal building system quotes. Nucor Buildings Systems is seeking someone that is able to work with all departments, plant, and outside sales as an integral part of the NBSIN team.

As an Estimator, you will be responsible for performing all quote functions required for estimating and creation of proposals for low-rise steel building projects. This will include:

• Creating competitive, accurate and thorough estimates for metal building systems in accordance with company processes, procedures, and practices.
• Qualifying the proposal with all assumed and supplementary provided information about the project.
• Assisting the sales efforts by recognizing and implementing economical solutions and alternatives to provide the least-cost proposal while meeting known project conditions.
• Assisting in customer meetings, primarily at the proposal or closing stage of a project, to offer value-engineering suggestions.
• Utilizing computer tools, pricing tables, and an overall knowledge of the products and their applications in order to address all relevant costs associated with a given project.
• Maintaining sensitivity to material costs, erection concerns, and fabrication procedures, relating to the in-place cost of the total structure.
• Following strict schedules as defined by the Estimating Supervisor, the sales team, and our builders.
• Assisting, proactively and as assigned, in the development of additional tools, standards, etc., which will help to increase individual and overall department productivity and accuracy.

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent

Ability to read and interpret: Architectural drawings, structural drawings, building specifications, site plans

Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Excel, Outlook, Word, etc..)

Strong math and analytical skills

• Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future. Nucor will not offer sponsorship for this role.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of structural or metal building detailing, estimating or sales experience.
• Working knowledge of metal building construction practices
• Accredited training, certification, or experience operating Architectural CAD Software.

Nucor is an Equal OpportunityEmployer and a drug-free workplace