Rebar Estimator: Bids, Specs & Customer Quotes

Farwest Steel Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K Match

Job summary

Farwest Steel Corporation is seeking a detail-oriented estimator to provide technical estimates of reinforcing steel for construction projects and prepare bids for customers. The role involves initial customer contact, bid follow-up, and collaboration with branch leadership.

Experience in rebar estimating, blueprint reading, and strong math skills are required, with preferred sales background. Standard shift is Mon-Fri, 7 AM–4 PM, and full benefits are offered.

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.
• Should be experienced in the construction market and blueprint reading with strong mathematic skills.

Responsibilities

• 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).

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mathematics

Estimating

Sales experience

Computer skills

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Tools

aSa software

MS Office

Ten key

Internet programs

Job description

Farwest Steel Corporation is seeking a detail-oriented estimator to provide technical estimates of reinforcing steel for construction projects and prepare bids for customers. The role involves initial customer contact, bid follow-up, and collaboration with branch leadership.

Experience in rebar estimating, blueprint reading, and strong math skills are required, with preferred sales background. Standard shift is Mon-Fri, 7 AM–4 PM, and full benefits are offered.