What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at Spur One Inc.?
Job title
Industrial Estimator
Reports to
VP Industrial
Job purpose
The estimator/project coordinator is responsible for assisting the program manager in estimating potential jobs, generating procurement lists of materials/supplies/equipment/tools and providing cost estimates. He/she will also assist in the procurement, logistics, cost tracking and invoicing of current projects.
Duties and responsibilities
• Review project scope, drawings, and blueprints.
• Identify materials, subcontractors, and labor costs!
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and enter data in proprietary job costing tools.
• Prepare and send out subcontractors RFQs.
• Collect and review subcontractor and suppliers’ quotes.
• Participate in the development of project fabrication, staffing and execution plans.
• Follow company processes to manage bids and project documentation.
• Assist the program/project manager(s) in the procurement aspects of projects and the management of project documentation and invoicing.
• Identify discrepancies between BoMs and POs and assist in resolving these discrepancies including tracking of rejected materials and procurement of replacements.
• Participate in project kick-off meetings and ensure all materials, suppliers and subcontractors awards are managed following company procedures and policies.
Qualifications
5 years’ experience in a construction environment, preferably oil and gas or buildings/structural steel and Misc. Steel
Experience working in a fabrication/construction environment and similar position on projects.
Experience in structural steel detailing and/or AutoCAD/Advanced Steel preferred
Strong attention to details, analytical, organization and multitasking skills required.
Good computer skills required (MS Office, MS Project)
Working conditions
Work is office-based, coordination role between projects and fabrication shop.
Full-time position; flexible working hours depending on workload and priorities.
Physical requirements
Requires sitting, standing, occasionally bending, crouching, lifting. Frequent computer work. Knowledge of AISC Standards
