What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at Fabcon?
Purpose/Scope:
Develop accurate, on-time estimates for prospective and listed projects. Review and coordinate preconstruction activities, based on each project’s scope of work.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop accurate, on-time estimates for prospective and listed projects. Review and coordinate preconstruction activities, based on each project’s scope of work.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Interpret architectural and structural drawings/specs for the purpose of developing project cost.
- Coordinate vendors & third-party resources as required for project development.
- Clarify and coordinate information with Sales, Engineering, Production, Field & Project Management.
- Perform detailed quantity take-off for project estimation.
- Review and adjust for cost changes throughout the life cycle of a project.
- Undertake training on estimating systems, as well as the overall function and purpose of the company.
- Attend meetings as required.
- Special projects assigned by management.
- Minimum of two (2) year degree in Drafting/Estimating, Project/Construction management, or Architecture
- Working knowledge and ability to interpret architectural/structural drawings and specifications.
- High scanning accuracy and high mathematical aptitude
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Expert in Excel
- Willingness and ability to quickly learn new procedures
- Well organized and detail orientated
- Able to maintain focus on a given task
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Able to work with others in a collaborative manner
- Demonstrate dedication to safety, customer satisfaction, quality and efficiency
- Exhibit the ability and ambition for upward mobility in the organization
- Bachelor’s degree in Project/Construction management, Civil / Structural Engineering or Architecture
- Ability to travel
- Work variable hours
- Office: Move 25lbs (not for all jobs, reasonable accommodations will be made), work with a computer for extended periods of time
- Field (periodic): Must be able to traverse uneven ground, move minimum of 50lbs., spatial awareness/depth perception, climb on a flatbed semi-trailer
- Plant/Yard (periodic): Move minimum of 50lbs., spatial awareness/depth perception, walk, climb, bend at the waist, reach, forceful use of hand tools, vocal projection
- This position is available as either a remote opportunity, or in an office environment at our locations.
- Office: Quiet with some ambient noise, climate controlled, fluorescent lighting
- Field: All types of weather conditions (year-round, Mid-west and Northeast), dirt/dust, noise from heavy machinery/vehicles
- Plant/Yard: All types of weather conditions (year-round, Mid-west and Northeast), dirt/dust, noise from heavy machinery/vehicles, vibrations from machinery and vehicles, loud noises, little to no climate control, varying amounts of light, stairs, narrow walkways
