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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The Junior Estimator assists in preparing cost estimates and bid proposals by processing bid requests and reviewing construction documents. They are responsible for performing material takeoffs and maintaining accurate project data using various software tools.
Job details
About us Since 1983, Imperial Metal has strived to become a one-stop shop. By offering a complete Structural, Miscellaneous, and Custom Metal Fabrication solution, we strive to make the building process less complicated. Junior Estimator – Level I The Jr. Estimator is responsible for assisting in the preparation of cost estimates and bid proposals for construction projects. This role involves processing bid requests, reviewing construction documents, performing material takeoffs, and ensuring accuracy in estimating processes. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail and the ability to interpret and analyze project specifications efficiently. Reporting to: Sales Manager Key Responsibilities · Process bid requests and all bid related documentation by downloading, organizing and adding bids to SharePoint and Planner for tracking and review. · Review and download project plans and specifications. · Assemble working drawing sets. · Organize documents in Bluebeam by labeling pages, creating bookmarks, and adjusting scales. · Ensure accurate processing of drawings with correct labels, bookmarks, and scale settings. · Conduct accurate material takeoffs to support estimating. · Maintain up-to-date project information, including weights, totals, and locations, and switch between metric and imperial measurements as needed. Qualifications · Previous experience or education in construction estimating, drafting, or a related field is preferred. · Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings. · Proficiency with software such as Bluebeam, SharePoint, and PowerFab is an asset. · Attention to detail with excellent organizational skills. · Ability to learn and apply estimating processes effectively. Training & Development Opportunities · Reviewing and processing addenda. · Enhancing skills in reading and interpreting drawings. · Identifying and flagging project scopes. · Performing structural steel takeoffs. · Training in excel.
What you’ll do
The Junior Estimator assists in preparing cost estimates and bid proposals by processing bid requests and reviewing construction documents. They are responsible for performing material takeoffs and maintaining accurate project data using various software tools.
Requirements
Candidates should have experience or education in construction estimating, drafting, or a related field. Strong ability to interpret construction drawings and proficiency with software like Bluebeam and SharePoint is preferred.
Listed skills
- Attention to detail · Preferred
- Microsoft Excel · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Construction estimating
- Drafting
- Bluebeam
- SharePoint
- PowerFab
- Material takeoffs
- Reading construction drawings
- Project documentation
- Metric and imperial measurements
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Structural steel takeoffs
- Excel
- Working Drawings
- Organizational Skills
- Construction Estimating
- Architectural Drawing
- Metal Fabrication
- Packaging And Labeling
- Sales Management
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Structural Steel
- Drawing Interpretation
- Detail Oriented
Job areas
- Construction
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Administrative
- Estimator
- Valuers and Loss Assessors
- Cost Estimators
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