Estimator Vulcan Fabricated Metals, Inc. dba Daniel Iron - Birmingham, AL Full-time, Contract Company: Vulcan Fabricated Metals, Inc. dba: Daniel Iron, located in Trussville, AL, is a large and growing structural, miscellaneous, and ornamental steel fabrication business, providing services to large commercial general contractors located in the Southeast region. Recent regional projects include The Grand Bohemian Hotel, Grandview Medical Center, the Birmingham VA Annex, St. Vincents 119, new Encompass Health headquarters, Auburn University Game Day facility. The company has an energetic and dynamic leadership team operating in a professional office environment. Job Title: Estimator Job Description: Our estimators are an integral part of our estimating department, responsible for analyzing drawings, specifications, and all included project documents to prepare material takeoffs. This includes pricing work as shown and described in all bid documents, preparing a complete take-off of materials, and, based upon prior experience, learning to labor work. Estimators will be able to handle estimates and budgets ranging from Schematic Design (SD) through Design Development (DD) to Construction Documents (CD), with possible experience and abillty to perform conceptual takeoffs. Responsibilities: * Under the direction of Business Development Manager and/or Senior Estimator, prepare estimates/material take-offs on new projects and change orders on existing contracts * Review and understand project information, which include drawings, specifications, and other bid documents * Prepare a complete material take-off and enter it into Fabtrol * Update material costs with the assistance of Purchasing manager * Submit bill of materials to senior estimator for review with and application of labor hours and checking * Make any corrections or alterations to estimate based on reviews, and provide final re-cap information to senior staff for final approval * Prepare Bid and fill out any necessary quotes or scope sheets, and turn over to Business Development Manager * Other tasks as may arise pertinent to your position Requirements: * High school diploma or equivalent minimum required * 2+ years of related experience as an Assistant Estimator or Estimator, or * Bachelors degree in a related field of study * Excellent written and oral communication skills and strong interpersonal skills are necessary * Strong attention to detail and accuracy and a demonstrated ability to be highly organized * Deadline-driven * Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, contracts, proposals, and estimates is required * Proficiency in Fabtrol is a plus * Knowledge of Microsoft Office preferred * Knowledge of terminology used in the construction industry preferred Job Type: Full-time Work authorization: * United States (Required) 4 hours ago - save job