Estimator

As an Estimator, you will produce accurate, detail-oriented estimates on small and large complex projects. This will be accomplished through collaborative efforts with various GWICC disciplines such as fabrication, purchasing, filed erection, pre-construction, sub-fabrication and 3rd party vendors. Our Estimators provide the business with estimates that are able to be accurately interpreted and executed by our pre-construction team.

• Review and analyze blueprints, project specifications, and other documentation presented by the client, to accurately prepare and estimate projects. 
• Prepare detail oriented and accurate estimates on new projects and estimate prices for any change orders on existing contracts, meeting assigned deadlines.
• Prepare take off 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.
• Collaborate with project team members on building to specifications in fabrication and erection. 
• Appraise and communicate to management team any potential risks and/or conditions not fully captured in estimate that may impact costs of the project. 
• Read and interpret job bid instructions, detailed specifications, prepare a “take off” of materials included in the job, estimate all necessary labor, materials, buyout items, equipment costs (including crane costs) to prepare a through price estimate.
• Be comfortable to discuss alternative recommendations on projects in which management requires alternative estimates to meet client needs.
• Work directly with Sales and Pre-construction Teams to understand size and scope of projects along with timelines and applicable project deadlines. 
• Adhere to and follow the GWICC estimating guidelines and procedures.
• Type up all estimates in our in house computer program, enter takeoffs, drawing numbers etc. 
• Interact with other key team members in a professional manner.

High school diploma or equivalent with structural drawing or drafting course work. Vocation or other secondary education program. 

Work Experience:

Five years of progressively responsible experience estimating structural and miscellaneous steel construction projects. Proven experience as a construction or steel estimator. Must have proven experience providing companies with accurate information that aids operations in achieving corporate goals.

with Disabilities Act. 

GrayWolf is an Equal Opportunity Employer with and Affirmative Action Plan.