Estimator

Fought & Company is a premier steel fabrication company within the Pacific Northwest, with employees of diverse backgrounds, viewpoints, and experiences.

Fought & Company is committed to attracting diverse talent and believes trust is built through actions, not words. Inaction is not an option.

We are taking immediate steps and developing long-term solutions to enact change across four major areas : Collaboration, Operations, Culture, and Community.

Core Values :

• ESTABLISH LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIPS
• THE CLIENT IS #1
• WE TAKE RESPONSIBILITY
• WE SEEK CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
• YOU CAN BANK ON OUR WORD
• WE DO EVERYTHING AS A TEAM
• WE ALWAYS PRODUCE WORK THAT MAKES US PROUD
• WE DO IT SAFELY, OR WE DON'T DO IT
• EVERYONE IS TREATED AS AN INDIVIDUAL WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT

Job Purpose : The Estimator 2 supports the other estimators and systems within the estimating department with the expectation of growth into the higher estimating positions.

Reports To : Estimating Manager

Job Classification and Hours :

Salaried / Exempt Employee

Location : Tigard, OR

Minimum Qualifications & Technical Skills :

• Bachelor’s Degree (Architectural, Engineering, Construction Management and / or Business preferred) or equivalent combinations of related experience and / or technical training.
• 3-5+ years estimating experience within steel fabrication and / or bridge fabrication
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Bluebeam (or similar platforms).
• Autodesk Revit, Tekla experience preferred.
• Ability to proficiently navigate within 3D modeling software to aid in estimating.
• General knowledge of steel fabrication activities and means and methods to begin to understand how to generate accurate scope and pricing based on limited information.
• The ability to manage multiple estimates and / or take-offs simultaneously.

Professional Qualities :

• Must integrate into Fought’s culture and practice its Core Values in all interactions.
• Self-starting, self-motivated effective time manager.
• Creative, intuitive and flexible.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Positive attitude and respectful.
• Ability to interface with Owners, Architects, Engineers, General Contractors, Subcontractors Trade Partners and colleagues in a professional manner.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships.

Responsibilities : Estimates

Estimates

• Collaborate with Senior Estimators to complete and accurate quantity take-offs for assigned scopes on large projects.
• Develop accurate and detailed estimates based on developed plans and specs.
• Supports project team and / or Senior Estimator in completion and compilation of all estimate deliverables, including summary estimate, detailed estimate, basis of estimate, cost log / budget reduction option / cost study options, variance log and any other deliverables required by the client and / or project team.
• Develop detailed Clarifications and Assumptions that clarify scope and minimize our risk.
• Begin to develop an understanding of conceptual estimating.

Post Bid

• Create thorough bid recaps for subcontractor and supplier scopes of work.
• Properly analyze bids to ensure complete scope and avoid double-ups or gaps between trades.

Outreach

Supports project team and / or Senior Estimator in trade partner outreach processes, both MWESB / COBID, and other, including making phone calls, helping trade partners with their takeoffs, and understanding documents, issuing project communications, issuing invitations to bid and budget, and associated follow up.

Support

Assists Senior Estimators and other Staff Estimators as needed.

Other

• Provide and participate in employee evaluations.
• Support project closeout reports,
• Assist in maintaining Estimating operations manual.
• Maintain and improve estimating tools.

Physical Demands

Lifting

Compensation :

• Employee (and their family) can enroll in the company’s medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• Employee may receive an annual employer discretionary bonus.
• Employee will have access to a personal 401(k) plan (no employer match); and Discretionary Employer Contribution Plan.
• Employee will start with 130 hours of PTO not including seven recognized holidays.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action :

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.

Applications from women, minority and under-represented group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Work Authorization :

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Substance Abuse Screening :

Fought & Company complies with the Construction Industry Drug-Free Workplace. Substance abuse screening includes pre-employment, random, post-accident, and for-cause testing.

Our offer of employment is contingent upon your successful completion of these drug screenings.

Background Check & Driving Record :

Fought & Company conducts a background check and driving record review of all new employees. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background and driving record investigation.

Benefits

• Collaborative office environment
• Coffee and snacks available at main office
• Industry organization memberships and events
• Year End Bonus Program
• Profit Sharing Plan
• 401k Self Driven Program w / Access to Financial Advisor
• 7 Paid Holidays + Generous & Flexible PTO Program
• 75% Paid by Owner PPO Medical / Dental / Vision Plan (includes Naturopathic & Chiropractic Care!)
• Cancer Guard Screening Program
• Wellness Incentive Program Active participation earns you reductions in healthcare premiums
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telemedicine Option
• Employee Referral Incentive Program
• Education Assistance for Continued Education
• Wellness Seminars & Brown Bags
• Discounted Income Protection Plans :
• Gradifi Student Loan Refinance Plans
• Estate Planning
• Refinance and Purchase Programs for Home Buyers
• Medicare Assistance Program
• Incent Fit Participation in fitness activities can earn you $35 / mo.
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• Corporate Discount Programs from Local Retail & Clothing Vendors
• ASPCA Pet Insurance Discount
• Fun, Festive and sometimes competitive - team building events throughout the year!
16 hours ago