Estimator

Estimator

Western Steel Buildings - Fort Wayne, IN

At Western Steel Buildings, the Estimator role is the strategic bridge between a client’s vision and the project’s financial reality. You are responsible for translating architectural concepts into comprehensive, line-item cost projections. Unlike a standard salesperson, the Estimator performs a "deep dive" into the technical requirements of a project. Analyzing everything from primary steel frames and secondary components to cladding and freight logistics, to ensure that the quoted price is both competitive and profitable.

Our Mission

Our mission is to be a highly successful company by providing superior products, outstanding service, and the greatest value in the steel building industry. We respectfully engage and challenge each other to continuously improve and perform at the highest level while embracing the positive feedback necessary to openly assess our performance. Our deep commitment to growth, development, and personal responsibility enables us to deliver superior value to everyone associated with our company.

Job Responsibilities

• Produce accurate, complete, and competitive estimates for complex PEMB projects using MBS and related tools


• Serve as a knowledgeable resource in the field of PEMB design, providing expertise to internal and external stakeholders


• Advise the sales team on best practices for steel building take-offs and design


• Identify, manage, and mitigate financial risk exposure to Western Steel Buildings


• Maintain knowledge of third-party vendors to accurately estimate project costs


• Develop and continuously improve knowledge of PEMB best practices and design limitations


• Review estimates completed by the sales team and other estimators for accuracy and scope


• Report to the Head of Estimating and Engineering


• Uphold the company's mission throughout all aspects of your role

Job Requirements

• Extensive technical knowledge of cost/estimating, construction practice, and engineering design, and applicable standards and procedures


• Advanced understanding of different contract methods and how they apply to estimating.


• Experience working with other discipline estimators to develop a comprehensive project estimate.


• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, direct, perform, review, and present cost estimating projects.


• Ability to solve complex problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation.


• Ability to guide and mentor estimating team members in engineering and construction-based estimating techniques and methodologies.