Sales Estimator

Steel Dynamics, Inc.; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel Dynamics, Inc. is seeking a Sales Estimator to accurately review contract drawings and specifications, and to enter data into spreadsheets for quoting projects.

This role collaborates closely with the internal sales team to compile pricing information. The estimator will prepare material take-offs, track addendums, and coordinate with engineers and customers to ensure accurate design and cost savings are achieved.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic building construction, drawings and specifications.
• Strong math skills and understanding of geometry.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to coordinate, multitask and stay detail-oriented under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare joist and deck material take offs from drawings to meet deadlines.
• Read and understand drawings, specs, addendums, and industry practices.
• Track addendums and update bid calendar on Salesforce.
• Assist DSM with coordination and bid-specific information.
• Communicate with customers, engineers, architects and internal departments as needed.
• Collaborate with sales engineer to ensure accurate design and cost savings.

Skills

Math skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Construction knowledge

Education

2-year degree in Arch/Eng design

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Subsidiary

New Millennium

Overview

The sales estimator is responsible for accurately reviewing contract drawings, specs and addendums as well as entering data into spreadsheets for quoting projects. The estimator will work closely with internal sales team to accurately compile the information for pricing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare joist and deck material take off from contract drawings to meet customer deadlines
• Read and understand drawings, specs, addendums, industry practices, plant and shipping restrictions
• Track addendums and update bid calendar on Salesforce.
• Assist DSM with coordination and bid specific information.
• Communicate with customers, engineers, architects, and other internal departments as needed.
• Work as needed upfront with sales engineer to assure accurate design and cost savings.

Qualifications

Required

• Knowledge and understanding of basic building construction, design, drawings, specifications
• Knowledge and understanding of basic geometry and strong math skills
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to coordinate, multitask and be detail-oriented under pressure

Preferred

• A minimum of 2 year degree in Arch/Eng design OR at least 2 years of experience in estimating or drafting from construction related field.

Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.