Construction Estimator

Steel Nation is a national supplier, installer, and maintenance provider for pre-engineered metal buildings. With a focus in the energy and heavy industrial sectors, Steel Nation has successfully installed over 1,000 steel buildings across 15 states. In recent years, the company has been ranked multiple times by Metal Construction News as a national top 12 pre-engineered building supplier.

Currently we are recruiting a Construction Estimator to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess experience defining project scopes, obtaining costs for projects, and creating accurate project budgets across our Facilities Services and Environmental businesses.

Why Steel Nation?

• Ranked by Metal Construction News as a national top 12 pre-engineered building supplier
• Excellent project and safety history
• Be a part of an expanding company with an entrepreneurial spirit
• Fast-paced team environment

Responsibilities include:

• Review bid documents to determine the project scope of work, site-specific conditions of importance, and contract requirements. Ensure all required information is provided and catalogued accordingly.
• Request required information for accurate proposals via RFI Process.
• Define accurate and complete scopes of work to provide Vendors and Subs.
• Obtains bids from vendors and subcontractors by specifying materials; identifying qualified subcontractors; negotiating price.
• Run Preliminary Building Design using in-house design software.
• Prepare Cost estimates including project Durations.
• Evaluate subcontractor input for scope inclusion. Identify scope gaps and overlaps.
• Update and maintain the company's CRM.
• Assist in the quote evaluation and selection of vendors and subcontractors.
• Prepare Customer Quotation and forward to responsible Sales Representative.
• Prepare construction budget when PO is issued against Steel Nation Proposal.
• Maintain a controlled List of Subcontractors and Vendors that will contribute to Steel Nation's fiscal success.
• Schedule and attend kickoff meetings as needed with Operations, Accounting, and Engineering.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Ideal opportunity for a recent college graduate in a related construction major
• Construction knowledge
• Business acumen and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organization skills
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Independent decision making ability
• Negotiation skills
• Customer focus
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel.

The successful candidate will receive a competitive compensation package, 401k, comprehensive medical/ dental/ vision plan, and paid time off. Steel Nation offers the opportunity for professional growth with a nationally respected PEMB company.