Miscellaneous Metals Estimator

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We are a premier structural steel and miscellaneous metals fabricator located in Clifton, NJ. Our typical projects include universities, K-12 schools, hospitals, government buildings, data centers, and residential hi-rises throughout the Northeast United States. For more information please visit our website at www.bbironworksinc.com.

We currently have an opening for the position of Miscellaneous Metals Estimator. This is a mid-level position which involves the following tasks:

• reviewing project specifications and other bid documents
• reading and interpreting structural and architectural drawings
• performing material take-offs of stairs, railings, and other miscellaneous metal items
• accurately quantifying material costs, detailing hours, fabrication shop hours, field labor/equipment, and all other costs within scope of work based on company standards
• soliciting quotes from subcontractors and suppliers
• communicating project-related information with co-workers, general contractor, and design team
• generating RFI’s/asking questions when information in bid documents is missing or unclear, and following up to ensure answers are received

The requirements for this position are:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the steel industry, with at least 5 years of miscellaneous metals estimating experience.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a construction related field , but not required.
• Computer Skills – familiarity with Bluebeam, MS Excel, and MS Word
• Communication/Documentation – Ability to clearly and properly communicate both verbally and in writing and to document all conversations.
• Reading Comprehension - Able to read and fully understand project documents: contract drawings, specifications, etc.
• Critical Thinking/Judgement - Able to work through problems and propose logical solutions
• Time Management - Able to meet all project deadlines and response to others in a timely fashion
• Active Listening - Give full attention to people so that everything they are saying is understood and appropriate questions can be asked.