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Western Steel Buildings exists to inspire, help, and create innovative building solutions for our clients. We believe we are the best building solution and company to work with for large and complex projects. Our Solutioncentric™ approach and guaranteed on-time delivery brings unparalleled accountability to our industry. Our beliefs and values as a company determine our priorities and guide our decisions. At Western Steel Buildings, our unrelenting passion for creating the best building solutions for our clients combined with integrity, respect, innovation, quality and kindness guide us each and every day.
Account Manager or
Account Representative
An Account Representative, Account Manager or Senior Account Manager is responsible for developing, maintaining and growing new and existing business within the organization for the purpose of delivering pre-engineered and structural steel building systems to our clients. They are the front-line representatives of Western Steel Buildings and the intimate lifeline between our clients and Western 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
Account Representative Responsibilities:
In addition to the policies and responsibilities listed in the employee handbook your responsibilities as a Western Steel Buildings “Account Representative” will include, but are not limited to:
- Must professionally represent Western Steel Buildings.
- Will learn to sell and manage new Western Steel Buildings projects from the initial client contact through the construction and completion of the project by the client.
- Will learn to use Western Steel Buildings internal metal building design software for estimating purposes.
- Must become knowledgeable about all facets of Steel Buildings from design to completion.
- Will learn to be proficient in the technical aspects of Western Steel Buildings, including proficiency in reading blueprints, site planning, snow load, wind load, etc.
- Will learn and demonstrate a general understanding of steel erection and concrete work.
- Will become proficient in building projects including how the process of constructing a building works from breaking ground, site work, foundation design, electrical planning, lighting requirements for different applications, hangar doors, curtain walls, mezzanines, HVAC, fire sprinkler systems, insulated panel systems, custom wall finishes, etc.
- Must become familiar with all steel building applications including, but not limited to, industrial, commercial, equestrian, oilfield, indoor agricultural space, aviation, workshop, mini-storage, agricultural, recreation, recycling, municipal, manufacturing, high occupancy, essential, public utility, etc.
- Will acquire the knowledge to reference existing Western Steel Buildings projects in all geographic locations.
- Must professionally communicate / follow up with all client inquiries provided by Western Steel Buildings in a timely fashion. All written / email inquiries received before noon must receive a response before the end of that business day. All phone call inquiries not answered immediately must receive a returned a phone call within 60 minutes.
- Will learn to draft purchase orders for management approval, follow up accordingly, collect deposits and draft uniform design approval documents / preliminary design documentation.
- Will learn to use internal metal building design software.
- Will work with Western Steel Buildings clients to finalize their steel building design and collect completed uniform design approval documents.
- Will add value to clients and projects with the sale of recommended accessories, installation, and other items that reflect Western Steel Buildings Mission Statement.
- Will keep proper notes and upload all project documents using Western Steel Buildings proprietary CRM.
- Will professionally communicate with Western Steel Buildings Service Department as necessary to facilitate building fabrication, delivery, and install.
- Will help coordinate referral client inquires.
- Will collect / solicit client reviews (google, yelp, etc) after delivery and installation is complete.
Estimator
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.