What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at Patriot Erectors, LLC.?
At Patriot Erectors, LLC and Patriot Trinity, LLC, we believe that our people are our most valuable assets. They are the key to our success and the face of our company when interacting with clients, teaming partners, and the community. Our team of professionals embodies the values that form the foundation of Patriot's vision and culture in every interaction. Patriot is the perfect place for you if you're a talented and driven individual who wants to impact your career positively. Join us and be a part of a company that values its people and empowers them to pursue their passions.
The right candidate for this position is someone with extensive experience in steel Structures. The structural Steel Estimator is responsible for generating estimated costs for the company to fulfill project scope requirements by using documents/drawings provided by the customer. This position will initially be remote and then transition to a hybrid position after our new facility in the San Antonio area opens.
Critical Duties:
- Perform full lump sum “takeoff” of material, labor, and vendor costs to supply all materials/scope required for a project using design drawings and specifications.
- Using an Excel Takeoff Spreadsheet, all materials, labor, buyout costs, and equipment costs are to be priced to build a scope of work for the project that is being estimated.
- Communicate with the General Contractors to get any questions answered or to get a schedule for when the project will take place.
- Communicate with vendors to request pricing quotes for vendor-supplied materials/scope.
- Review all project specifications to capture the full scope required for estimate.
- Provide the estimating manager with a detailed written Scope of Work and Takeoff that is to be submitted to the General Contractor.
- Provide the estimating manager with a detailed list of inclusions/exclusions and qualifications for use in a written proposal to the customer.
- Work closely with the estimating manager to maintain the overall estimating department schedule.
- Track past bids and communicate with the General Contractors for status updates for bid awards.
Essential Duties (other duties may be assigned):
- Communicate progress and updates to stakeholders.
- Prepare, present, and distribute project information to the PM, internal support staff, and customers.
Education/Experience:
- High School graduate required. An Associate's and/or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university is preferred.
- Minimum of five years experience in the industrial/commercial steel fabrication industry.
- Ability to read structural/architectural design drawings and to be able to find changes.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in MS Office, with a heavy emphasis on Microsoft Excel.
- Proficient with Blue Beam and On-Screen Takeoff.
- Must have strong math skills.
- Standard Construction Practices and Procedures from Award to Closeout.
- AISC Practices, Rules, and Regulations regarding Steel Construction and Design.
- Read, analyze, and interpret drawings.
About the company:
Patriot Erectors is a full-service, AISC Certified Steel Fabricator and AISC Advanced Steel Erector. Founded in 1991, the company is located just west of Austin, Texas, with a modern 60,000-square-foot fabrication facility. With quality employees and the equipment required to handle complicated structures, Patriot strives to provide exceptional customers.
What we offer:
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Health savings account
- Life Insurance
- Paid time off
- Safety equipment provided
- Vision insurance
