What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at Western Steel Buildings?
Estimator (Metal Buildings)
Western Steel Buildings Bio | Our mission is to become a highly successful Company by providing superior products, outstanding service, and the greatest value in the steel building industry. We respectfully engage and challenge each other to continuously improve and perform at the highest level while embracing the positive feedback necessary to openly assess our performance. Our deep commitment to growth, development, and personal responsibility enables us to deliver superior value to everyone associated with our Company.
Currently specializing in the Design and Supply of fabricated steel packages for Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings and Conventional Commercial Projects, our overwhelming success has established a deep network of owners and general contractors, allowing us to set ambitious goals for 2025.
One of our top 2025 priorities is to grow and sharpen the existing capabilities of our in-house, metal-building-focused Structural Engineering Team by adding a stellar Estimator who has an entrepreneurial spirit and experience working within the metal-building industry.
Position Summary | Western Steel Buildings is seeking a Metal Building Estimator to play a crucial role within our Pre-Engineered Metal Building sales team.
Job Responsibilities
- Acts as a knowledgeable resource in the field of PEMB design, providing expertise to internal and external stakeholders
- Advise sales team on best practices for steel building takeoffs and design.
- Responsible for identifying, managing, and mitigating financial risk exposure to Western Steel Buildings
- Maintains knowledge of third-party vendors to accurately estimate project costs
- Develop and improve knowledge of PEMB best practices and design limitations
- Review estimates completed by the sales team and other estimators for accuracy and scope
- Reports to Estimating Manager
Qualifications
- Proficient in Metal Building Software with 5-10 years of relevant experience (preferred)
- Experience with Tekla is a plus
- Experience within and knowledge of the construction industry
- Highly organized, self-motivated, strong communicator, and possessing acute attention to detail
