Miscellaneous Steel Estimator

SunSteel, LLC operates one of the largest and most modern AISC-certified structural steel fabrication facilities on the West Coast, with 250,000 square feet of manufacturing space in Sunnyside, Washington, and corporate headquarters in Vancouver, Washington.

We specialize in fabricating structural steel for commercial and industrial construction projects throughout the Pacific Northwest, Western Canada, California, and the Intermountain Region. With an experienced and dependable workforce, we take pride in our capabilities, quality workmanship, and commitment to meeting our customers' project needs.

 

JOB SUMMARY:

Analyzes blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare labor & material estimates for Stairs, Design Build Stairs, Misc. Steel products, light structural projects, or services and provides support to the estimating manager and salesman.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare and understand stair designs and codes to be able to estimate small and large stair projects.
• Prepares Itemized lists by reviewing data to determine material and labor requirements.
• Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work, preparing bids, selecting vendors or subcontractors, and determining cost effectiveness.
• Consult with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Prepares scope of work along with all exclusions, clarifications, and conditions.  Lists all bid documents with dates used in preparation of estimate.
• Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard house and related cost data or effect cost reductions.
• Performs other job duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Be able to do estimate design building stair packages.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.  Experience may substitute for education.
• two (2) + Years related experience.
• Working knowledge of engineering and design concepts in the structural steel, and misc. metals industry. 
• PC skills to include the following software: MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Tekla, and Blue Beam for Steel Estimating.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

Regularly required to sit, occasionally stands and walks, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.  Regularly required to talk or hear.  Seldom lifts and/or move up to 30 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

General office and constant exposure to computer display.  Occasional interaction with production employees in the fabrication facility.

SAFETY:

This is not a safety-sensitive position.  A safety-sensitive position has been defined as one where the employee’s responsibilities impact the health and safety of themselves, coworkers and / or the public (in this case the end-user of our product).  All production and production support positions fall into this category.  Sunsteel is committed to a safe, drug-free workplace.  A pre-employment drug screening must be passed and continued random drugs screening will be administered if employment is offered – no exceptions. 

BENEFITS:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, 401k (with match), Paid Time Off, gym reimbursement and other benefits

SunSteel is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.