Estimating Lead - Illinois

Nucor is North America's largest recycler and most diversified steel and steel products company. Since 1969, we've led the industry in developing innovative technologies for recycling scrap into high-quality steels that are all around us, from bridges and buildings to cars and appliances.

Short Description

This is a non-remote, in-office position.

Candidate may work from Belvidere, IL or Bourbonnais, IL office.

Leadership role in a region that utilizes a designated teammate to supervise a branch estimating team. Must be able to prioritize work, allocate available resources, and implement best practices and processes consistent with division goals as determined by the sales leadership team and Estimating Supervisor.

Basic Job Functions :

Must adhere to Nucor Rebar Fabrication’s safety programs and standards.

Demonstrate leadership consistent with Nucor Rebar Fabrication’s vision and values.

Possess a thorough knowledge of the CRSI Manual of Standard Practice and be able to ensure alignment with the division’s processes, best practices and market differences.

Lead branch estimating team to achieve enterprise and division goals, including safety culture and culture of continuous improvement and growth.

Provide industry leading service and communication that differentiates Nucor Rebar Fabrication from the competition.

Assign all estimating work to the appropriate branch estimating teammates so that sales have the information required to intelligently bid each project based on our customer’s expectations.

Oversee the accuracy, quality, productivity, and timeliness of the branch estimating team and all 3rd party resources.

Communicate with the Estimating Supervisor and other Estimating Leads to manage and balance estimating resources across the division to support sales leadership’s strategy and initiatives

Mentor branch estimating teammates and provide appropriate performance feedback, coaching, and training required to build their commercial acumen.

Perform or assist in periodic performance reviews of the branch estimating team.

Perform other duties as requested by the Estimating Supervisor.

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Minimum Qualifications :

Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.

Knowledge of concrete structures, CRSI / ACI standards

Ability to track plan revisions / bid updates against previous work

Must have good communication and computer skills

Can demonstrate analytical and problem-solving abilities

Ability read and understand construction drawings such as structural, architectural and civil drawings to assist in the assessment and estimating of the project, understand project scope and bidding strategy.

Must be able to meet critical deadlines and handle changing priorities

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications :

Two-year technical degree from an accredited school or college

What You Need to Know

Extended hours may be required during peak production. Work is frequently performed beyond the normal weekday schedule.

Occasional travel may be necessary.

Must be able to work overtime when required.

Walking, sitting, standing, bending.

Using hands to operate objects, tools, computers, and other electronic equipment.

Lifting / handling computers and related equipment.