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Steel Estimator - ARB, Inc
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A Steel Estimator leads structural steel estimates for complex industrial EPC projects, from job walks and quantity take-offs to final proposals and post-bid value engineering.
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Job Overview:
Steel Estimator - ARB, Inc.
Summary
Join a top-ranked EPC leader as a Steel Estimator where you’ll take the lead on structural steel estimates for complex industrial projects. From job walks to final proposals, you’ll own the process, shape competitive bids, and partner closely with engineering and field teams to drive successful project execution. If you’re an experienced Steel Estimator looking to make an impact on high-visibility industrial and EPC work, this role is built for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Attend job walks to gather necessary information for project estimates.
- Perform quantity take-offs and develop detailed, comprehensive proposals.
- Handle miscellaneous metals as part of the estimating process.
- Specialize in estimating for pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMB) including handling tenant improvement (TI) work
- Participate in post-bid discussions to finalize bid prices and project scopes.
- Engage in post-bid value engineering to optimize project costs and scope.
- Communicate effectively, both in writing and orally, with team members and clients.
- Collaborate with project managers and engineers to ensure accurate and competitive estimates.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and best practices.
- Participate in preparing and presenting cost estimates to clients and stakeholders
- Coordinate with EPC project teams to gather necessary information and ensure alignment with project goals.
- Develop and manage structural and miscellaneous steel estimates for EPC projects, ensuring all aspects of engineering, procurement, and construction are accurately accounted for.
- Develop and manage structural and miscellaneous steel estimates for firm lump sum small-scale industrial projects.
- Transition from estimating to the field team after successful bids to ensure smooth project execution and continuity.
Qualifications
- 10 years of experience in industrial construction preferred.
- College degree preferred.
- Proficiency in construction estimating software, MS Word and Excel
- Strong quantity take-off skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Experience with miscellaneous metals.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Knowledge of industry standards and best practices.
- Proven experience in bidding for EPC projects, including a thorough understanding of the EPC process and requirements.
- Ability to manage multiple estimates simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Ability to transition from estimating to the field team after successful bids to ensure project continuity and success.
Compensation/Benefits
- Annual salary range of $140 -175k commensurate with education, skills and experience
- Paid Company Holidays
- Paid PTO
- Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short Term/Long Term Disability, 401K with matching contribution
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Company Overview:
ARB, Inc. has a long history of providing maintenance, construction, fabrication, and EPC services throughout the U.S., with safety and quality as our highest value proposition. We self-perform and deliver turnkey construction and EPC services to our clients within the energy infrastructure industry (gas processing, product storage and transportation, chemical/petrochemical, power generation, renewables, refining, and mining).Benefits:
Competitive compensation, paid weekly.
Best-in-class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage.
401(k) with company match, vested on day one.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].
Pet coverage for your furry friends.
Legal assistance coverage.
Award-winning safety programs.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Agency Statement
We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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