Associate Estimator
Associate Estimator
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Job Description
Designation: Associate Estimator
Duration: Full time
Location: Taylors SC
About the job
Job Overview
An Associate Estimator trains under an assigned Senior Estimator/Estimator until they develop the necessary skills competence and jobrelated experience to complete a steel takeoff efficiently and accurately. The goal for an associate estimator is to gain a thorough understanding of steel fabrication and the estimating processes through performing accurate steel takeoffs communicating with vendors assisting estimator/sales rep on bids.
Roles and Responsibilities
1. Trains under guidance of an assigned Estimator/Sr. Estimator
2. Assists Estimator/Sr. estimator and/or Sales rep in preliminary project document review
a. Reviews/Studies architectural and structural drawings
b. Reviews/Studies project specifications (specifically division 5 & 9)
c. Reviews/Studies project scope sheets (if provided by customer)
3. Prints/downloads drawings and specifications
4. Assists estimator/Sr. estimator with vendor communication on scope and/or bid intentions
5. Assists estimator/Sr. estimator in performing structural steel takeoff (utilizing Tekla Bluebeam excel)
a. Develops understanding of proper labor code input for each line item
b. Ensures proper finish code is assigned to each line item (primer type galvanized no primer)
c. Ensures takeoff is broken out per bid form (if applicable) or estimator request
d. Print/review any addenda documents upon notification
e. Print/review any RFI document release upon notification
f. Develops & assembles documentation acquired during takeoff (ie specific exclusions inclusions fabrication assumptions AESS requirements seismic qualifications)
6. Develops thorough understanding of Tekla Fab codes & labor operations required for accurate takeoff
7. Assists in updating/maintaining vendor database
8. Assists Estimator/Sr. Estimator in takeoff importing or direct input into Tekla
9. Assists Estimator/Sr. Estimator with erector information sheets and sends out to preferred erectors. (see bid alert)
Qualifications:
Employment Type
Full Time
