Rebar Estimator

Farwest Steel Corporation; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability (LTD)

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Health savings account (HSA)

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Life insurance

401K match

Job summary

Farwest Steel Corporation is seeking a technically skilled estimator to prepare bids for reinforcing steel projects, providing initial customer contact by phone or in person for quoting and order writing. The role emphasizes building customer relationships, analyzing markets, and coordinating bids across branches.

The position includes a salary range of $80,168 to $85,000 annually DOE, with a typical Monday–Friday 7 AM–4 PM shift and full benefits.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma required.
• Previous rebar shop, field, estimating, detailing, or office experience required.
• Previous Sales experience preferred.
• Computer skills and ability to learn programs related to reinforcing steel required.
• Experience in construction market and blueprint reading with strong math skills desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical estimates of reinforcing steel for construction projects and prepare bids for customers.
• Call on customers to follow up key bids and to solidify relations.
• Analyze the construction markets through trade publications and recommend projects to estimate based on customer needs and availability of resources.
• Coordinate bidding with other branches.
• Work with Branch Manager on pricing strategies.

Skills

Sales experience

Mathematics

Education

GED or high school diploma

Tools

MS Office

Ten key

Internet programs

aSa software

Job description

Join a growing, dynamic company with operations across the western US! Learn more at www.farweststeel.com/careers.

• Previous Sales experience preferred.
• Rapid advancement potential

Purpose Of This Position

Providing technical estimates based on bid documents and drawings. Provide initial customer contact in person or by phone for the purpose of quoting, negotiating, and writing orders.

Pay Range: $80,168.00 to $85,000.00 annually DOE

Shift:

Typically Monday-Friday 7 AM - 4 PM

Duties

• Provide technical estimates of reinforcing steel for construction projects and prepare bids for customers. Follow up on bid lists and bid confirmations.
• Call on customers to follow up key bids and to solidify relations.
• Analyze the construction markets through trade publications and recommend projects to estimate based on customer needs and availability of resources. Coordinate bidding with other branches.
• Work with Branch Manager on pricing strategies.
• Preparation of job for chief detailer and/or detailer(s).

Minimum Qualifications And Experience

• GED or high school diploma required.
• Previous rebar shop, field, estimating, detailing, or office experience required.
• Previous Sales experience preferred.
• Computer skills and ability to learn programs related to reinforcing steel required.
• Should be experienced in the construction market and blueprint reading with strong mathematic skills.

List The Equipment, Tools Or Machines That Are Used

Computer, aSa software, internet programs, MS Office software, ten key, telephones, copier, fax machine, filing cabinets, various computer printers.

Salaried position

Does Farwest Fit You?

• Willing to learn
• Rapid advancement potential
• Shift/lead differentials
• Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, FSA, HRA, HSA, EAP, company paid Life Insurance & STD, and 401K Match
• We offer full benefits with options to suit everyone

As a condition of employment, all applicants are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check that must be completed, post offer of employment. Farwest participates in eVerify and we confirm each candidate’s eligibility to legally work in the US.

Farwest Steel is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace / Veterans

Work Opportunity Tax Credit

Farwest Steel Corporation & Affiliates participate in the Work Opportunity Tax Credit program. ADP Tax Credits administers this program on our behalf. It is vital that you follow the steps listed below in order for the tax credits to be processed. We appreciate your cooperation.