Estimator

Integrate vendor items and other non-metallic materials (such as lighting, wood, plastics, equipment) into cost estimate, sourcing and pricing those items. Gather, maintain, and organize all necessary bid documentation including detailed records of price points for various materials from multiple vendors.

Estimator - Indianapolis, IN




Job Overview

This position will be responsible for the creation of cost estimates and project timelines from architectural and mechanical drawings for our fabrication shop in Beech Grove, Indiana. This will include duties pertaining to metal fabrication and may include field measurements, site visits, and direct collaboration with our customers.  Designs will span across multiple industries: manufacturing, industrial, construction, and architectural. 




Responsibilities and Duties

• Analyze and review required specifications, procedures, documents, drawings, and project-specific plans to gain a thorough understanding of the project and customer's needs.
• Prepare material and labor cost estimates for the project utilizing lasers, waterjets, press brakes, CNC machining, and welding.
• Integrate vendor items and other non-metallic materials (such as lighting, wood, plastics, equipment) into cost estimate, sourcing and pricing those items.
• Gather, maintain, and organize all necessary bid documentation including detailed records of price points for various materials from multiple vendors.
• Determine what factors of construction will influence the cost of the project.
• Create accurate project estimates with all above in mind.
• Communicate with contractors, owners, and other interested parties to clarify project details and requirements.
• Collaborate with craftsmen on fabrication processes, manufacturing efficiencies, and project improvements
• Work with management to improve design processes and efficiencies
• Occasional job-site visits for field measurements, client, or construction meetings.

Requirements

• Ability to read and comprehend construction plans/blueprints and specifications to develop cost estimates
• Strong understanding of commercial construction processes
• Familiarity with plan rooms and CAD or 3D modeling is a plus
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines. Time management is crucial in meeting bid timelines.
• Work well in fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Excellent communication skills, internal and client-facing. Communication is essential internally, but also externally with contractors, subs, owners, designers, and other interested parties.
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
• Logical, but creative, thinker
• Mechanical aptitude a plus
• Ready for immediate start a plus