Estimator
Estimator
Estimators provide an efficient quality/profitable estimate on time, including a clear descriptive of scope of work, to our external/internal customers. CT&T is looking for individuals who can effectively preform the duties of an estimator with honesty and integrity.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION (to include, but not limited to):
- Meeting Attendance & Preparation: (Hand-off, Kick-off, Quality, Etc.)
- Log in new jobs and place the in order of importance.
- Keep current on all vendor pricing (Joist, Deck, SSR, Components, Wide flange, & Tube Pricing and Availability.
- Help to schedule material and Fabrication with committee.
- Identify and understand the scope of work for the specific project.
- Communicate with the salesman and/or customer.
- Solicit material quotes as required by providing Vendors w/clear directive.
- Work closely with engineering group to develop quote engineering.
- Coordinate the transmittal of documents with document control.
- Perform personal review of every estimate.
- Accurate
- Meet quote submittal dates/times as requested by sales/customers.
- Transfer all pertinent quote information to the Project Manager group
- Complete change orders in a timely manner as directed by the PM’s
- Update on a daily basis the Job List In Estimating & Public folders.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- 1 year specific experience with structural steel estimating, or related field in structural steel fabrication or production is preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic Knowledge of and ability to use Algebra and Geometry.
- Ability to read blueprints
- Good English skills. Able to speak, read, write and understand.
- Strong Math/Geometry skills
- Proficient at working on multiple projects at once.
- Ability to visualize the end product.
- Capacity to make independent decisions.
- Computer – Microsoft windows, Word, and strong background in Excel.
- Knowledge of Pre-engineered building industry.