Estimator

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Job Title: Estimator

Location: Detroit, MI

We are unable to consider C2C arrangements or candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future.

Major Job Functions & Responsibilities:

• 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-Offs” 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, and detailed specifications, prepare a “take off” of materials included in the job, and estimate all necessary labor, materials, buyout items, and equipment costs (including crane costs) to prepare a thorough price estimate.
• Work directly with Sales and Pre-construction Teams to understand the size and scope of projects along with timelines and applicable project deadlines.
• Adhere to and follow the organizational estimating guidelines and procedures.
• Be comfortable discussing alternative recommendations on projects in which management requires alternative estimates to meet client needs.
• Prepare pricing estimates on new projects, estimate prices on change orders on existing contracts, and summarize results with appropriate leaders to ensure all aspects of the job.
• Authorities related to the job functions and responsibilities:
• Reviewing and signing Purchase Orders & Contracts from customers
• Final reviews on outgoing quotes with peers
• Quotes up to ~$200,000.00 can be sent without peer review

Position Qualification Minimums:

• High school diploma or equivalent with structural drawing or drafting coursework.
• Vocational or other secondary education programs are .
• Five years of progressively responsible experience estimating structural steel construction projects.
• Prior experience in detailing and drafting is also .
• Customary construction terminology and knowledge estimating software packages.
• Basic understanding of detailing procedures and building structures.
• Basic understanding of modeling concepts.
• Must have great attention to detail and excellent written communication skills.
  

Vital Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits promotions, training, termination or any other condition of employment or career development. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to , , , , , , marital status, , veteran status, status or any other legally protected status.