Estimator

Description:

JOB TITLE: Estimator

IKG USA, LLC is recognized as the pioneer of the world grating industry, having invented the first grating products in New York City in the early 20th Century. IKG USA, LLC continues to lead the grating industry as one of the world’s foremost manufacturers of high-quality steel and aluminum bar grating, with several manufacturing plants throughout North America, and a network of direct sales personnel, distributors, and agents to serve both the domestic and international markets. Metal bar grating has many applications but is primarily used as an industrial product because of its high strength, relative light weight, and design that allows for light flow and ventilation. See www.ikg.com for more details.

Position Summary:

Responsible for review of Structural design inputs, identifying scope items, preparing material take-off and estimating Fabrication work for projects with grating scope. Coordinate with customers & sales team as necessary to ensure projects are completed within budget and in agreed schedule.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Act as primary interface with customer during the estimating phase of the project
• Review contract documents, establish scope items along with any applicable exclusions
• Provides or coordinates scope changes to sales and customer
• Performs detailed material take-off, include fabrication work involved such as welding, etc.
• Collaborate with Sales team in pricing for new bids
• Obtain clarifications from customers as needed for clarifying scope items
• Develops or manages requests for information (RFI’s)
• Meet deadlines to ensure projects are completed within the requested bid dates.
• Resolves issues or involves appropriate departments for resolution.
• Review contract additions and deletions, prepare change orders for applicable items
• Work in a team environment
• Coordinate with inside / outside sales groups where required
• May require some short time travel
• Other duties may apply as required

Basic Qualifications:

A. Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Industrial or Construction Engineering or Management, preferable.
• Associate of Applied Science degree, drafting or construction management, encouraged to apply

B. Experience:

• Minimum of 3+ yrs. of experience in Estimating & Detailing of Structural Steel & miscellaneous steel detailing for commercial or industrial construction projects, preferable

C. Other requirements:

• Knowledge in 2D & 3D Cad software, a plus
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Excellent Technical Skills
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills are essential
• Must have a customer-oriented approach to business situations

Essential Functions:

• Estimating of Miscellaneous Steel scope, material take-off based on the design inputs provided
• All work to be performed following the guidelines of applicable building codes & NAAMM standard practices

Preferred Qualifications:

A. Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Industrial or Construction Engineering
• Associate of Applied Science degree, drafting or project management

B. Other requirements:

• Knowledge of AWS D1.1 welding practices, OSHA safety standards, required
• Detailing or modeling using Tekla or SDS2, preferable

C. Other Skills:

• Read Structural design inputs, working knowledge in BIM process
• Computer – Microsoft Office
• Mathematical skills

Disclaimer:

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.

“IKG is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender orientation; genetic traits, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.”

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