Senior Estimator

Working for the largest steel fabricator and erector in North America, our Schuff Steel world-class Estimators produce accurate, detail-oriented estimates on some of the most amazing structural projects in the world. As a Senior Estimator at Schuff Steel, you will work as part of a team of Estimators with leadership responsibilities. You will produce accurate, detail-oriented estimates on small and large projects with varying complexity. This will be accomplished through collaborative efforts with various Schuff Steel disciplines such as fabrication, purchasing, field erection, pre-construction, sub-fabrication and 3rd party vendors. Our Estimators provide the business with estimates that can be accurately interpreted and executed by our Project Management teams. #LI-KF1

Key Performance Objectives:

• 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.

Specialized Knowledge:

• As outlined in the Core Competencies, an individual must have thorough knowledge and an advanced understanding of each competency outlined above in order to carry out the essential functions of this position.
• Specialized Knowledge is also required of customary construction terminology and knowledge in estimating software packages.
• Basic understanding of job cost accounting and project management concepts.
• The ideal candidate will be very comfortable with numbers and analytical. You must have great attention to detail and excellent written communication skills. 

Software & Technology:

• Various office equipment is used such as personal computer, scanner, cell phone.
• Extensive knowledge of computer software's, MS Office, MS Teams, Smartsheet's, etc.
• Intermediate proficientcy in MS Excel.

Work Environment:

• Work is generally performed in a climate-controlled office area.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time throughout an 8-10 hour day.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request for those who have disabilities that qualify under the American with Disabilities Act.

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ten (10) or more YOE estimating and bidding on structural steel and heavy plate projects. 
• Bachelors 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.