Union Erectors Careers

Estimator

Description:

Prepare pricing estimates on new projects and estimate prices on change orders on existing contracts.

Read and understand 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 estimate.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Coordinate and work under the direction of Sr. Estimator.
•  Attending job walks to understand and coordinate estimating.
•  Doing takeoff from structural and architectural drawings.
•  Documenting takeoffs by means of highlighting the item and running and highlighting   all sections and details. Entering into FabTrol so the job can be reviewed in buildable and erectable assemblies.
•  Coordinating with detailers in relaying scope of work and schedule.
•  Reviewing contracts for scope and pricing as per your estimate.
• Attend de-scope meetings prepared with marked bid documents.
• Attending internal kickoff meetings with scope and bid schedule.
• Coordinate with the General Superintendent on field labor and equipment.
• Obtain and document buyout items i.e detailing cost, deck joist, rolling, material and other items that may pertain to various estimate.
• Review specifications and incorporate into estimates i.e high performance paint, galvanizing, AESS requirements.  
• Attend meeting with project management to review the estimate information for project management.

Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent with structural drawing or drafting course work. Vocation or other secondary education program. Seven years of progressively responsible experience estimating structural & miscellaneous steel construction projects. Detailing experience is encouraged. FabTrol knowledge in estimating is required.