Structural Steel Estimator, Steel Procurement - Clayco

Specifics of the Role:

• Responsible for accurate material quantity take-off
• Develops comprehensive, detailed proposal for the project estimated
• Maintain project budget throughout each project, with profit and loss accountability
• Identify opportunities for change orders and establish cost where applicable
• Prepare, issue and track change order status for material above and beyond the original contract
• Develop options and recommend best value solutions based on cost, engineering, quality, or availability of materials
• Additional responsibilities include quote review, project management, and material purchasing
• Ensure department achieves goals through management and leadership mentality
• Functions as Lead Estimator

Job Requirements:

• Knowledge and understanding of Structural Steel and Miscellaneous Metals
• Knowledge and understanding of building construction combined with steel design concepts presented on architectural and engineering drawings
• Ability to understand construction drawings and specifications
• Ability to prepare proposals with minimum supervision
• Candidates must have a strong understanding of detailed estimating, estimating techniques and cost control
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Candidates should be able to clearly articulate bid inclusions, exclusions, and proposal clarifications with owners and subcontractors
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize responsibilities
• Review proposals, specifications, drawing, attend pre-bid meetings, etc…to determine scope of work and develop quantity take-offs
• Develops and maintains relationships with general contractor
• Responsible for buyout process with Project Manager

Education/Experience:

• 5+ years of experience
• Bachelors degree in Construction management or Engineer recommended.
• Knowledge of construction principles/practices required
• Problem-solving skills, with an adaptable and flexible style in working with all types of individuals
• Project set up, budget planning, buy out, and cost reporting experience is a must
• Good understanding of critical path scheduling.
• Energetic and highly motivated with a strong sense of urgency
• Entrepreneurial and self-motivated, with the ability to work equally well on own as well as in a team environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of building construction combined with steel design concepts presented on architectural and engineering drawings
• Ability to understand construction drawings and specifications.
• Ability to work with Microsoft Office Suite, On-Screen Estimating software and ACC Build

About CDC:

Clayco leverages its current and past relationships to ensure best overall pricing and product availability. Clayco’s Consolidated Distribution Company (CDC) offers benefits to make buying more competitive and reducing project costs for owners.

CDC negotiates with major national brands and leading global manufacturers to ensure market competitive pricing, effective planning, cutting-edge design, technical and logistic support. We look at strategic sourcing opportunities in construction equipment, architectural materials, interior finishes, fixtures and furnishings.

One of the greatest advantages is the opportunity for mass purchasing scopes of work, products and materials. This becomes a challenge with several project components, a challenge Clayco is accustomed to solving creatively. CDC provides integrated design strategy and purchase power to projects and clients internally and externally.

Why Clayco?

Best Places to Work – Crain’s Chicago Business, St. Louis Business Journal

ENR – Top Midwest Contractors (#1), Top Design Build Contractors (#4), Top 400 Contractors (#16)