Senior Steel Estimator: Precision Bids on Major Projects

Schuff Steel Co.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Schuff Steel Co. in California seeks a Senior Estimator to lead estimate efforts for diverse structural steel projects. You will review blueprints, coordinate with fabrication, purchasing, and field teams, and deliver precise bid estimates for new work and change orders.

Strong cost analysis, attention to detail, and communication are essential. The role requires extensive experience in estimating structural steel and heavy plate work, with a track record of accurate, actionable data that

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ten (10) or more YOE estimating and bidding on structural steel and heavy plate projects.
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Construction Management, Civil/Structural Engineering or Business
• Three (3) years of the required experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Proven record of progressively responsible experience estimating structural steel construction projects and overall positive track-record of providing companies with accurate information that aids operations in achieving organizational business goals.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze blueprints, specifications, and other documentation presented by the client, to accurately prepare and estimate projects.
• Collaborate with others on how we want to build the job in fabrication and erection.
• Prepare detail oriented and accurate estimates on new projects and estimate prices for any change orders on existing contracts, meeting assigned deadlines.
• Prepare take off of steel materials, estimate all necessary shop labor and field erection, estimate materials, buyout items and equipment cost etc. to prepare a thorough bid estimate.
• Type up all estimates in our in house computer program, enter takeoffs, drawing numbers etc.
• Read and interpret job bid instructions, detailed specifications, prepare a “take off” of materials included in the job, estimate all necessary labor, materials, buyout items, equipment costs (including crane costs) to prepare a thorough price estimate.
• Work directly with Sales and Pre-construction Teams to understand size and scope of projects along with timelines and applicable project deadlines.
• Adhere to and follow the Schuff estimating guidelines and procedures.
• Be comfortable to discuss alternative recommendations on projects in which management requires alternative estimates to meet client needs.
• Interact with other key team members professionally.
• Prepare pricing estimates on new projects and estimate prices on change orders on existing contracts, and summarize results with appropriate leaders to ensure all aspects of job.

Job description

Schuff Steel Co. in California seeks a Senior Estimator to lead estimate efforts for diverse structural steel projects. You will review blueprints, coordinate with fabrication, purchasing, and field teams, and deliver precise bid estimates for new work and change orders.

Strong cost analysis, attention to detail, and communication are essential. The role requires extensive experience in estimating structural steel and heavy plate work, with a track record of accurate, actionable data that