Senior Steel Estimator — Lead for Complex Projects

Schuff Steel; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Schuff Steel in Portland, OR is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead the preparation of accurate, detailed estimates on complex steel projects. You will review blueprints and specifications, coordinate with fabrication, purchasing, field erection, pre-construction and third-party vendors, and prepare bids that teams can execute.

You will quantify steel materials, shop labor, field erection, and equipment costs, enter data into our in-house system, and prepare pricing for new projects and change

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years related estimating experience.
• BS Degree in Construction Management, Civil/Structural Engineering or Business may substitute for 3 years of experience.
• 7–10 years of progressively responsible experience estimating structural steel construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze blueprints, specifications, and other documentation to prepare estimates.
• Collaborate with fabrication and erection teams on how to build the job.
• Prepare detailed estimates for new projects and change orders on existing contracts, meeting deadlines.
• Take off steel materials, estimate shop labor and field erection, materials, buyout items and equipment costs.
• Enter estimates in the in-house system with drawings and_numbers.
• Read and interpret bid instructions and prepare material takesoffs and price estimates.
• Work with Sales and Pre-construction teams to understand project size, scope, timelines.
• Adhere to Schuff estimating guidelines and discuss alternative recommendations when needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Education

BS in Construction Management / Civil-Structural Engineering

Tools

Excel

Outlook

MS Word

Windows 7

Office 2010

Job description

Schuff Steel in Portland, OR is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead the preparation of accurate, detailed estimates on complex steel projects. You will review blueprints and specifications, coordinate with fabrication, purchasing, field erection, pre-construction and third-party vendors, and prepare bids that teams can execute.

You will quantify steel materials, shop labor, field erection, and equipment costs, enter data into our in-house system, and prepare pricing for new projects and change