Fencing Metal Estimator

Fencing Metal Estimator San Jose, CA

OSI Engineering, Inc
Full Time San Jose, CA 95000 - 115000 USD ANNUAL Today
Job description

Metal (Iron) Estimator

A Leading Fencing and Ornamental Iron Contractor is seeking a Construction Estimator based out of its San Jose headquarters. This position will focus on producing accurate estimates, interpreting various construction documents, and building customer relationships within the Ornamental metals side of our business.

Responsibilities:

  • Ability to read construction plan sets
  • Perform material take-offs on new projects and change orders on existing contracts
  • Understand project information, which include drawings, specifications, and other bid documents
  • Assist and review drawings with the internal team and highlight areas of concern
  • Review project guidelines and select necessary products
  • Create, propose and produce estimates for various jobs and address all inquiries pertaining to bids
  • Able to plan, prioritize, organize, and monitor all aspects of quoting activity
  • Develop other work order essential data including quantity discounts, material price lists, labor costs per man hour, and equipment to ensure accurate estimates and bids
  • Develop new customer and vendor relationships while simultaneously maintaining current relationships
  • Make proper cost estimations while taking into consideration factors such as materials, speeds, type of cutters, feeds and control system limitations
  • Communicate with trade partners and team members regarding new and current projects
  • Prepare estimates and purchase for all products
  • Understand scope of work to bid and manage bid pricing from all vendors
  • Prepare cost analysis
  • Conduct site visits up to 20% of the time
  • Establish and maintain working relationships with vendors and subcontractors
  • Propose RFI’s to current and potential suppliers
  • Will report to Director and Division Manager

Requirements:

  • Experience working with metal and ornamental iron
  • 2+ years in construction estimating and shop drawing
  • Knowledge of estimating software such as Solidworks and Procore
  • Must be able to comprehend and analyze prints and specifications
  • Attention to detail to perform takeoffs
  • Must be competent in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, etc.)
  • Clean DMV record

Desired skillset:

  • Knowledge of precision metal fabrication and machining is highly desirable
  • 2+ years in construction estimating (preferred)
  • Self-initiated
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Able to work independently without much supervision and work well with a team
  • Strong ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Job Type: Full-time
Location: San Jose, CA (80% onsite in the office and 20% local travelling)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Experience:

  • Construction estimating: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Fencing Metal Estimator
OSI Engineering, Inc

Related Jobs

All Related Listed jobs

2024 Summer Intern Program - Group Treasury- London
UBS London, England Today

Gain familiarity with financial products used to manage a broad range of credit and market risks. Business management, administration and support.

driver
The Best Connection Ipswich, England 21674 - GBP HOURLY Today

Our client based in Ipswich, a large national company, requires Draymen / Drivers Mates. Full training will be provided so no...

Wildlife Officer
Peterborough City Council Peterborough, England 31099 - 38296 GBP ANNUAL Today

You will need to be suitably qualified , as this is a senior role, and a thorough up-to-date knowledge of appropriate legislation in relationship to Ecology and

Sales Executive
TAS Online Services London, England 1000 GBP MONTHLY Today

We are looking for someone with experience in closing, preferably at the AE (Account Executive) or full-cycle sales level.

team member
KFC Kilmarnock - Queens Drive Retail Pk Kilmarnock, Scotland 21674 - GBP HOURLY Today

WHO YOU ARE


We’re not looking for years of experience – just real people who are up for...