Senior Estimator (DFW)

Patriot Erectors, LLC.; Saginaw (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching contributions

Health savings account (HSA)

Disability and life insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Safety equipment provided

8 hours of paid volunteering time

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

Patriot Erectors, LLC. is seeking a Structural Estimator to generate estimated costs from customer drawings and specifications for steel projects.

The role requires extensive experience in estimating takeoffs, pricing labor and material, and coordinating with General Contractors and vendors to ensure accurate bids. The successful candidate will read and interpret structural drawings, prepare detailed scopes of work, and provide clear inclusions/exclusions for proposals while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Read and interpret structural/architectural drawings.
• Five years in industrial/commercial steel fabrication.
• Strong math, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel; Blue Beam & On-Screen Takeoff.

Responsibilities

• Perform full lump-sum takeoffs of material, labor, and vendor costs.
• Use an Excel takeoff to price materials, labor, buyouts, and equipment.
• Communicate with General Contractors to schedule and clarify questions.
• Request pricing quotes from vendors for materials/scope.
• Review project specs to capture full scope for estimates.
• Provide estimating manager with a detailed Scope of Work and Takeoff.
• Provide inclusions/exclusions and qualifications for proposals.
• Coordinate with estimating manager to maintain department schedule.
• Track past bids and follow up with General Contractors on bid status.
• Communicate progress to stakeholders; prepare and distribute project information to PMs, staff, and customers.

Skills

Five years of experience in steel fab

Excellent oral and written comms

Analytical and problem-solving

MS Office / Excel focus

Strong math skills

Read, analyze & interpret drawings

Education

High School diploma

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Blue Beam

On-Screen Takeoff

MS Office

Job description

Patriot Erectors is a full-service, AISC Certified Steel Fabricator and AISC Advanced Steel Erector. Founded in 1991, the company is located just west of Austin, Texas, with a modern 60,000-square-foot fabrication facility. With quality employees and the equipment required to handle complicated structures, Patriot strives to provide exceptional customer service to fabricate and erect structural steel facilities and non-building steel structures, focusing on quality, safety, and immense pride in every project.

At Patriot Erectors, we are dedicated to making a positive impact on our customers, employees, stakeholders, and communities. We believe in fostering self-reliance and respecting the interdependent elements of our business. Our mission is to fabricate and erect steel products that meet or exceed customer requirements without defects or accidents. We pursue a deeper understanding of market, customer, and employee needs, and we embrace values such as Safety, Teamwork, Ethics, Enthusiasm, and Leadership in all our operations.

Company Vision:Recognize a Need & Fulfill It. We actively seek steel-related opportunities, embracing challenges to deliver mutually respected, mutually beneficial outcomes. This approach supports continual growth and development for our employees and stakeholders

The right candidate for this position is someone with extensive experience in Safety who will support our projects. This person will constantly be responsible for successfully integrating safety initiatives into the functional operation of the different projects by maintaining processes and procedures to prevent injuries and violations of the law or company policies and minimize the environmental impact of our operations.

About the role

The right candidate for this position is someone with extensive experience in steel Structures. The structural Steel Estimator is responsible for generating estimated costs for the company to fulfill project scope requirements by using documents/drawings provided by the customer.

Critical Duties:

• Perform full lump sum “takeoff” of material, labor, and vendor costs to supply all materials/scope required for a project using design drawings and specifications.
• Using an Excel Takeoff Spreadsheet, all materials, labor, buyout costs, and equipment costs are to be priced to build a scope of work for the project that is being estimated.
• Communicate with the General Contractors to address any questions or to obtain a schedule for the project's completion.
• Communicate with vendors to request pricing quotes for vendor-supplied materials/scope.
• Review all project specifications to capture the full scope required for estimate.
• Provide the estimating manager with a detailed written Scope of Work and Takeoff that is to be submitted to the General Contractor.
• Provide the estimating manager with a detailed list of inclusions/exclusions and qualifications for use in a written proposal to the customer.
• Work closely with the estimating manager to maintain the overall estimating department schedule.
• Track past bids and communicate with the General Contractors for status updates for bid awards.

Essential Duties (other duties may be assigned):

• Communicate progress and updates to stakeholders.
• Prepare, present, and distribute project information to the project manager (PM) of , internal support staff, and customers.

Education/Experience:

• High School graduate required. An Associate's and/or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university is preferred.
• Minimum of five years of experience in the industrial/commercial steel fabrication industry.
• Ability to read structural/architectural design drawings and to find changes.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in MS Office, with a heavy emphasis on Microsoft Excel.
• Proficient with Blue Beam and On-Screen Takeoff.
• Must have strong math skills.
• Standard Construction Practices and Procedures from Award to Closeout.
• AISC Practices, Rules, and Regulations regarding Steel Construction and Design.
• Read, analyze, and interpret drawings.

What we offer:

• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Disability and life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Safety equipment provided
• 8 hours of paid volunteering time
• Wellness initiatives, including Nivati EAP services

Growth Opportunities:

At Patriot Erectors, we believe in investing in our employees' professional development. We offer continuous learning opportunities, including Udemy training courses and leadership training for managers. Our state-of-the-art facility provides an environment where innovation and excellence thrive.

Community Initiatives:

We are committed to giving back to our community through various initiatives and encourage our employees to participate in volunteer activities.

Join Us:

If you are passionate about quality craftsmanship and committed to excellence, we invite you to apply and become part of the Patriot Erectors team. Together, we can make a difference in our industry and community.