Estimator

Ohio Gratings, Inc
Canton, OH, US
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY : An Estimator estimates projects, performs material take-offs from plans and specifications, and identifies bid scope.

An Estimator is responsible for involving appropriate Company personnel given the job complexity and for communicating with the customer.

This job description does not describe all activities, duties, responsibilities, or physical demands that are required of the employee for this job.

Likewise, the work environment described is merely representative. Duties, responsibilities, activities, physical demands, and work environment may change at any time with or without notice.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Navigate, read, interpret, and review drawings and specifications to develop the scope of work.
  • Review bid documents for purposes of interpreting specifications and identifying project-specific requirements.
  • Communicate clearly and regularly, with appropriate internal contacts (e.g., Sales, Project Manager, Detailing, etc.) regarding relevant information, including information concerning customers, the market, or competitors.
  • Determine quantities on individual projects. Identify needed buyout items and request same from source purchasing.
  • Determine scrap factor on specialty products.
  • Review drawings and specifications for purposes of developing accurate material takeoffs (e.g., to scope, per applicable standards and requirements, per bid documents, with all appropriate inclusions and exclusions, etc.).
  • Qualify all conflicts between drawings and specifications.
  • Review revisions of drawings and specifications to ensure takeoffs are appropriately revised.
  • Communicate with customers for purposes of clarifying job scope.
  • Perform all duties according to established Company operating, safety, environmental, engineering, and quality policies.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, AND PROFICIENCIES : High school diploma or equivalent is required. An associate degree in engineering or a related field is preferred.

A minimum of 1-3 years experience in estimating and experience reading blueprints. Structural steel drafting experience is beneficial.

Proficient skills in Microsoft Office products (including Excel, Outlook, and Word), AutoCAD, and ERP Systems. Excellent customer service and communication skills are required.

EEO STATEMENT : Our company is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected under local, state, or federal laws.

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