Estimator

Job Description

F.A. Wilhelm Construction - Steel Estimator

Empowering People to Build What Matters- That is our mission and our legacy.

Our nearly 100 years of building communities in which we work and play, started with one man and one dream. Today, we are a company that puts People First by providing Meaningful Partnerships, insisting on making a Positive Community Impact, with Safety Always, all with a Learn-Do-Share mentality.

F.A. Wilhelm Construction is an industry leader with the culture of doing the right things for our employees, partners, clients, and community. We have an excellent reputation in the construction industry and have enjoyed steady growth and strong financial performances for many years. Wilhelm's construction professionals turn the conceptual, and sometimes seemingly impossible, into fully completed, innovative spaces where life happens.

We are looking for the right person to join our team as a Steel Estimator. Is that you? If so, we want to talk to you!

Responsibilities

As a Steel Estimator, your key responsibility will be to prepare budgets, estimates, and proposals for steel fabrication and erection scopes of work on commercial construction projects. You will be involved in the entire estimating process from securing and maintaining bid documents, following specifications, performing takeoff, requesting quotes from suppliers/subcontractors, and meeting all summary requirements for proposal submission to Owners/General Contractors

Essential Functions

Perform accurate and thorough quantity take-offs

Use available historical data to determine productivity and pricing rates

Conduct site visits as a part of the estimating process

Prepare estimates with current software in accordance with company standards

Organize and format estimates for ease of comprehension by the end user

Review estimates with the Steel Division Manager and various Wilhelm staff

Ensure vendor interface for current material pricing and availability

Participate as necessary in transfer of project to operations staff to ensure successful handover

Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations to include health, safety, and welfare

Ensure compliance with AISC protocols and requirements per the Wilhelm Quality Management Program

Facilitate the subcontractor bid process

Assume a proactive role in the bidding and negotiations for the project

Computer Equipment and Software Requirements

Required

Intermediate understanding of Windows Operating Systems:

Advanced skill level with MS Excel

Intermediate skill level with MS Word, Microsoft Outlook/Exchange

Preferred

Knowledge of estimating software a plus.

Intermediate skill level with Onscreen Takeoff

Intermediate skill level with Tekla EPM

Key Attributes

Comfortable at the table with all levels of leadership

Collaborator

Integrity

Organized and systematic

Proactive Problem Solver with outstanding interpersonal skills

Commitment to Excellence

What it takes

B.S. in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent.

Minimum of 2 years commercial construction experience in estimating.

F.A. Wilhelm offers a unique opportunity for the right person to experience a variety of project work. Working at F.A Wilhelm, you can expect:

A competitive compensation package.

A comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, and 401K match. Basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance is paid for by F.A Wilhelm.

Discretionary yearly bonus program.

A generous PTO bank.

Wilhelm University access for training/development.

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