CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR NEEDED FOR ARCHITECTURAL METAL / SIGNAGE / GLASS

Job Position: ESTIMATOR NEEDED FOR ARCHITECTURAL METAL / SIGNAGE / GLASS

Job Responsibilities:

● Work with Sales Team to Identify Bidding Opportunities

● Estimate:

● Architectural Metals & Glass

● Ornamental Metals

● Signage

● Doors

● It is critical that you know the market price for Bidding and have an intuitive sense of what the market will bear upon initial examination.

● Review Architectural Drawings for Bids

● Identifying Relevant Scopes of Work within the Contract Documents Including Architectural Metals & Glass, Ornamental Metals, Signage and Doors

● Organize and Understand Bid / Contract Documents (Trade Contract, Scope Drawings, Specifications, Exhibits and Addendums, Correspondence)

● Perform Take offs from Drawings

● Mark-Up Drawings

● Compile List of Type of Materials or Equipment Requirements, Utilizing Knowledge of Services to Be Performed, or Type of Structure to Be Built Using Blueprints and Specifications

● Itemize Tools, Fixtures, or Equipment to Be Manufactured by Company or Purchased from Outside Sources

● Create Scopes of Work

● Contact Vendors / Subcontractors for Pricing

● Compute Cost Estimates for Materials, Purchased Equipment, Subcontracted Work, Production Activities, Requirements, and Labor

● Enter All Costs into Software & Spreadsheets

● Conduct Field Surveys to Ensure that Drawings & Pricing are Accurate

● Work with Purchasing to Identify Long Lead Items at the Start of Each New Project

● Work with Sales & Administrative Staff to Create & Submit Complete Bids to GC’s, CM’s, City & State Agencies, Etc.

● Attending De-Scope Meetings with Clients

● Develop Preliminary Project Schedule

● Develop Preliminary Schedule of Values

● Provide Support for the Development of Bidding Strategies by Debriefing the Salesperson of Job Elements

● Negotiate Contracts with the Assistance of Management

● Turning Over Contracts by Means of a “Kick-Off” Meeting with Project Management and Detailing

● Price Out Relevant Change Orders as Required

● May Perform Other Tasks as Required or Directed

● Occasional Travel Required

Required Background / Skills:

● At Least 5+ Years of Estimating Experience in the Construction / Ornamental Metals Fabrication

● Experience in Decorative / Ornamental / Finish Work with Metal and Glass Products

● Experienced with / Knowledgeable of Fabrication & Installation Processes, Different Metals (Aluminum, Bronze, Carbon, Stainless), Glass.

● Knowledge of Various Material Including but Limited to Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Brass, Plastics, Polycarbonate, Wood, Etc.

● Knowledge of Finishes Including but Not Limited to Metal Finishes, Paints, Powder Coating, Anodizing, Patinas, Etc.

● Thorough Knowledge Estimating Procedures in the Construction Industry

● Knowledge of General Building Construction

● Ability to Read Structural, Electrical & Architectural Drawings

● Proficient in Construction Estimating Software such as Bluebeam & Plan Swift.

Software Skills:

● Microsoft Office Suite Applications

● Adobe PDF

● Bluebeam

Pluses:

● OSHA Certification

● Ability to Use AutoCAD

About the Company:

For 50 years we have been a part of the construction industry and have successfully completed countless projects with major contractors, developers, architects, and designers.

Founded in 1971, we continue to set new standards for high-quality architectural fabrication. We specialize:

• Signage

• High-End Ornamental Metal

• Architectural Metal & Glass Systems

Our Markets: New York City, Boston, Washington DC, and Los Angeles

We work with the following Materials:

● Aluminum

● Stainless Steel

● Steel

● Brass / Bronze

● Glass

● Stone

● Acrylic / Plastics

● Polymers

● Lexan

● Woods

We have the following Departments:

● Art Department

● Engineering Department

● Water jet and Laser Cutting

● CNC Machining

● Metal and Plastic Forming & Fabricating

● Vinyl Plotting

● Digital Printing

● Screen Printing

● Engraving

● Etching

● Painting

● Installation

We manufacture and supply the following products:

● Signage / Signs

● Handrails

● Guardrails

● Elevator Surrounds

● Glass Walls Systems

● Steel Barriers

● Fabricated Steel

● Structural Steel

● Column Cladding Systems

● Wall Cladding Systems

● Ornamental Metals

● Miscellaneous Metals