STEELFAB is looking for an inside Sales/Fabrication Estimator
Duties and Abilities:
Include the ability to work independently, show knowledge of steel materials, steel fabrication, industry expectations, customer expectations, ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing, maintain a professional working ethic both in company and outside customer relationships.
Responsibilities, but not limited to are:
a. Estimate Structural Steel Fabrication using and understanding of FabTrol MRP Software. In-house
training will be provided but knowledge of the software is a plus. Estimates will include material
takeoffs, buyout items, weights, surface area and shop/division hours required.
b. Estimate Coating/Painting (also through FabTrol MRP Software).
c. A working knowledge of all fabrication equipment, understanding the functions with how this
equipment will be utilized in the process of fabrication.
d. Understanding and Demonstrate abilities working with Microsoft Office 365 including Outlook, Word,
Excell and Scheduling.
e. Ability to read and understand for construction & fabrication blueprints and shop drawings. This
includes but is not limited to being comfortable discussing possible alternatives and recommendations
that will meet the client needs.
f. Ability to read and understand concept sketches and how to translate wishes into an award project.
g. Ability to think outside the box and to understand customer needs regarding requests for quotes.
Many times blueprints are not available or project has not been finalized-it is a plus to understand
fabrication and demonstrate this knowledge of assistance to the customers.
h. Understand STEELFAB fabrication process and procedural workflow and make sure estimates are
realistic with all company and customer divisions including interact with other key team members.
i. Understand and provide realistic Scope Lead Times (Scheduling).
j. Provide and maintain a traceable filing system including job numbering, proposals, proposal updates,
sub quotes and customer communications such as logging and filing all emailed transmittals and
conversations (maintain a complete auditable customer logging system).
k. Ability to understand contracts, negotiate contracts, understand confidentiality, copyrights and
proprietary documents and legal obligations.
l. Ability to work with suppliers, understand lead times for this material and negotiate realistic timeline
expectations, including but not limited to subcontract work and billing requirements.
Education:
5 Years of estimating structural steel, miscellaneous steel and other fabrication projects preferred.
Work Schedule:
Full time Monday-Friday (8-hour work schedule per working day/40 hours per working week).
Salary:
Dependent on your ability to demonstrate qualifications and commensurate to position of hire.
Conclusion:
You will be working closely with Company Management, Project Management, Quality Control and Quality Assurance, Safety Officer, Shop Superintendents, Material Buyers and Drawing Detailers.
STEELFAB is looking for a top individual with technical knowledge of structural fabrication, steel products and a working knowledge of sophisticated painting processes.
