Custom Wood & Metal Fabrication Estimator
Custom Wood & Metal Fabrication Estimator
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Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Fabrication Project Estimator who is tired of estimating drywall and doors and ready to work on projects they can be proud of. This is a full-service design/build firm known for bold detail-heavy work in restaurants hotels and retail spaces. The team builds custom furniture metalwork millwork and lighting - and needs an estimator who understands how it all comes together.
Youll work in-office (not on jobsites) with the design and shop teams to create clean accurate estimates for high-end custom fabrication projects. If you know your way around shop drawings tools and takeoffs this could be your next great move. The firm offers the full range of services to clients from design through custom fabrication to installation.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Fabrication Project Estimation
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- Analyzing project specification and utilizing assembly operations - estimate the material labor and overhead cost for fabrication for all components and overall build.
- Collaborate with all departments to understand project requirements and deadlines and to keep your estimates within the client budget.
- Study previous projects data and define and document improved process for estimation.
- Document timing for high level and detailed estimates.
- Build and maintain a cost database that will allow for quicker estimating.
- Work with engineering team to develop new and more efficient processes.
- Establish standards for Engineering and Fabrication departments that reduce hours and consolidate materials for as many processes as possible.
- Work with the Project Engineer and client to reduce costs at the early/design stage and work with engineers at the design pass off to remove waste and augment build procedures.
- Identify out of budget items and communicate internally for process fixes to bring items back into budget.
- Identify and resolve roadblocks and delays in a timely manner and communicate accordingly.
Qualification Requirement:
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- 5 Years of experience in building construction and fabrication both metal and wood
- Ability to read and understand blueprints/shop drawings
- Experience with budgeting
- Understanding of fabrication equipment processes and materials
- Ability to handle multiple projects at once
- Strong organization and process skills
- Data analysis and critical thinking
Bonus Requirements:
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- Detail-oriented - You love to find issues before they become issues
- Effective communication - You bring people together to solve a problem
- Technical skills - You prefer spreadsheets to notepads
- Time management - For yourself and the projects
Employment Type
Full-time
