Estimator - Steel Division

F.A. Wilhelm Construction - Steel Estimator

Empowering People to Build What Matters - That is our mission and our legacy.

Our nearly 100 years of building communities in which we work and play, started with one man and one dream.  Today, we are a company that puts  People First  by providing  Meaningful Partnerships , insisting on making a  Positive Community Impact , with  Safety Always , all with a  Learn-Do-Share  mentality.

F.A. Wilhelm Construction is an industry leader with the culture of doing the right things for our employees, partners, clients, and community.  We have an excellent reputation in the construction industry and have enjoyed steady growth and strong financial performances for many years.  Wilhelm's construction professionals turn the conceptual, and sometimes seemingly impossible, into fully completed, innovative spaces where life happens.

We are looking for the right person to join our team as a Steel Estimator .    Is that you?   If so, we want to talk to you!

Responsibilities

As a Steel Estimator , your key responsibility will be to prepare budgets, estimates, and proposals for steel fabrication and erection scopes of work on commercial construction projects.  You will be involved in the entire estimating process from securing and maintaining bid documents, following specifications, performing takeoff, requesting quotes from suppliers / subcontractors, and meeting all summary requirements for proposal submission to Owners / General Contractors

Essential Functions

• Perform accurate and thorough quantity take-offs
• Use available historical data to determine productivity and pricing rates
• Conduct site visits as a part of the estimating process
• Prepare estimates with current software in accordance with company standards
• Organize and format estimates for ease of comprehension by the end user
• Review estimates with the Steel Division Manager and various Wilhelm staff
• Ensure vendor interface for current material pricing and availability
• Participate as necessary in transfer of project to operations staff to ensure successful handover
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations to include health, safety, and welfare
• Ensure compliance with AISC protocols and requirements per the Wilhelm Quality Management Program
• Facilitate the subcontractor bid process
• Assume a proactive role in the bidding and negotiations for the project

Computer Equipment and Software Requirements

Required

Preferred

Key Attributes

What it takes

F.A. Wilhelm  offers a unique opportunity for the right person to experience a variety of project work.  Working at F.A Wilhelm, you can expect :