Join our Team
We are looking for an Estimator, experience in estimating within the pre-engineering metal buildings (PEMB). Specific product knowledge of PEMB, building codes, standards, architectural/structural drawings, specifications, and excellent communication, both verbal and written.
To be a successful Estimator with Western Steel Buildings, provide technical expertise and cost-effective design solutions to our account managers and customers. The estimator will be responsible for project takeoffs and estimating of PEMB and conventional structural steel buildings.
What Western Steel Buildings Offers:
- Competitive Salary Wage
- Vacation Time
- Health Insurance benefits
- 401K
- This position offers growth potential in the company, and promotes from within
Primary Job Duties:
- Responsible for designing and estimating highly multifaceted building structures; including pre-engineering metal buildings (PEMB) and conventional structural steel buildings
- 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 “takeoff” of materials included in the job, materials, buyout items, equipment costs to prepare a thorough price estimate.
- Demonstrated leadership ability to coordinate a team to develop an estimate
- Work directly with the Account Manager to understand the size and scope of projects and timelines, and applicable project deadlines.
- Understand project logistics and project schedule
- Understand all bid documents and assess project risks
- Be comfortable to discuss alternative recommendations on projects in which management requires alternative estimates to meet client needs.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Must be proficient in the use of computers and a variety of software programs
- Proven knowledge and experience with pre-engineered metal buildings design and ability to read, analyze, and comprehend technical plans and drawings
- Prepare estimates and different levels of completion (Conceptual, Schematic, DD, CD, etc.)
- Vast experience designing and estimating highly complex pre-engineered steel structures
- Experience working on projects ranging from one hundred thousand to five million dollars.
- Effective presentation skills
- Knowledge of construction costs and engineering principles
MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to be a highly successful company by providing superior products, outstanding service, and the greatest value in the steel building industry. We respectfully engage and challenge each other to continuously improve and perform at the highest level while embracing the positive feedback necessary to openly assess our performance. Our deep commitment to growth, development and personal responsibility enables us to deliver a superior value to everyone associated with our company.