What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimating Technician position at Gibraltar Industries?
Schedule : Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM
The Opportunity
Founded in 1890, The D.S. Brown Company, a Gibraltar Industries Company, is a world-wide leader and supplier of engineered products to the bridge and highway industry. Headquartered in North Baltimore, Ohio, the Company actively sells to bridge and pavement contractors, specialty subcontractors, and construction product distributors. The D.S. Brown Company prides itself on its quality workforce and its reputable products. Check us out at www.dsbrown.com and become part of our awesome team!
The Estimating Technician will be responsible for developing product takeoffs and cost estimates as required by client's documents on routine projects under direct supervision. This position requires an organized, detail-oriented individual with strong communication and analytical skills, capable and comfortable working within a dynamic, deadline-oriented work environment. This is an on-site position located in North Baltimore, OH.
Who We're Looking For
All your life, you've been a thinker - a practical innovator with rolled-up sleeves, a strong sense of purpose and healthy dose of optimist in you. A maker who gets things done. If you dream of using technology to make a difference in the world, we want you with us.
At Gibraltar, we're solving big problems and pushing the boundaries of what's possible, changing lives with smarter products and services in agtech, renewable energy and residential products that will shape a better future for people and the planet. So, we're looking for more than great talent, we're looking for good people with a unique point of view - creators ready to tackle our most important challenges.
If you thrive in a collaborative and inclusive culture, working side by side with talented teammates or hand in hand with customers and communities to solve real-world technology problems, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Do
- Identify, takeoff and estimate products of interest to company from contract documents, including all revisions / addenda.
- Forward requests for information RFI's as required to customers and / or owners for items that are not clear but could affect overall cost.
- Interact with supervisors and other departments on unusual products to ensure all cost factors have been accounted for and that customer schedules can be met.
- Obtain pricing for materials from necessary subcontractors.
In addition to the accountabilities listed above, individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.
What We Need
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary accountability satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Additionally, the physical demands and the work environment typically encountered are listed below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Education / Experience (an equivalent combination of education and experience required to successfully complete the primary accountabilities is indicated below)
Degree : Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
Competencies / Technical Skills
Core Competencies : Fostering Teamwork; Managing Performance; Building Collaborative Relationships; Result Orientation; Personal Credibility
Organizational Competencies : Initiative, Communication skills, Multi-tasking, Detail Oriented, and Time Management
Technical Skills :
Physical Requirements
None.
Work Conditions
Environment : Office Travel : Minimal (
What We Offer
Health & Welfare
Financial Wellbeing
Flexibility & Time Off
Community & Personal Development
About Us
Gibraltar is a leading manufacturer and supplier of products and services for North American agtech, renewable energy, residential, and infrastructure markets. By building solutions that make life better for people and the planet, Gibraltar advances the art and science of engineering, science, and technology to shape the future of comfortable living, sustainable power, and productive growing.
Guided by an inclusive, values-driven culture that celebrates and rewards different perspectives, we work together to create lasting positive impact on everyone our business touches. To learn more about what makes us #GibraltarProud, visit our website : www.gibraltar1.com
Gibraltar is an Equal Opportunity Employer; and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. In addition, Gibraltar will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
