Location: Houston,TX, USA
Position: Estimator Industrial Grating and Misc Steel- East Houston Location: Houston, TX
Job Id: 309 # of Openings: 1
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Steel Estimator / Detailer I
JOB FAMILY: Engineering
FLSA STATUS: Salaried Non-Exempt
DATE: Jan 2024
IKG USA, LLC is recognized as the pioneer of the world grating industry, having invented the first grating products in New York City in the early 20th Century. IKG USA, LLC continues to lead the grating industry as one of the world's foremost manufacturers of high-quality steel and aluminum bar grating, with several manufacturing plants throughout North America, and a network of direct sales personnel, distributors, and agents to serve both the domestic and international markets. Metal bar grating has many applications but is primarily used as an industrial product because of its high strength, relative light weight, and design that allows for light flow and ventilation. See www.ikg.com for more details.
I. Position Summary
Responsible for review of Structural design inputs, identify scope items, preparing material take-off and estimating Fabrication work for projects with Misc. Steel scope. Upon project award, perform Detailing, Modeling & checking in 3D models as applicable for the Project. Partner with Sales & Operations team as necessary to ensure projects are completed within budget and in agreed schedule.
Primary Responsibilities
* Act as primary interface with customer during the estimating/detailing phase of the project.
* Review contract documents, establish scope items along with any applicable exclusions.
* Provides or coordinates scope changes to sales and customer.
* Performs detailed material take-off, include fabrication work involved such as welding, etc.
* Collaborate with Sales team in pricing for new bids.
* Obtain clarifications from customer as needed for clarifying scope items.
* Attends project kick-off meetings as required.
* Coordinate with customers to establish sequencing and priorities.
* Develops or manages requests for information (RFI's).
* Meet deadlines to ensure projects are completed within schedule.
* Resolves issues or involves appropriate departments for resolution.
* Reviews contract additions and deletions, prepare change orders for applicable items.
* Checks project status upon receipt of changes and evaluates impact.
* Work in a team environment.
* Coordinate with inside / outside detailing groups where required.
* Resolves issues or involves appropriate departments for resolution.
* Coordinate customer provided structural 3D models for applicable items.
* 3D & 2D modeling, drafting, and checking of drawings.
* May require some short time travel.
* Other duties may apply as required.
II. Basic Qualifications
* Education
* Bachelor's degree in Civil, Industrial or Construction Engineering or Management, preferable.
* Experience
* Minimum of 3+ yrs. of experience in Estimating & Detailing of Structural Steel & miscellaneous steel detailing for commercial or industrial construction projects.
* Other requirements
* Knowledge in 2D & 3D Cad software.
* Excellent Interpersonal Skills.
* Excellent Technical Skills.
* Excellent English written and verbal communication skills are essential.
* Must have customer-oriented approach to business situations
* Essential Functions
* Detailing and Modeling of Stairs, Handrails, Ladders in 3D software such as Tekla, SDS/2
* Estimating of Miscellaneous Steel scope, material take-off based on the design inputs provided
* All work to be performed following the guidelines of applicable building codes, AISC, NISD standard practices
* Preferred Qualifications
* Education
* Bachelor's degree in Civil, Industrial or Construction Engineering
* Other requirements
* Knowledge in AWS D1.1 welding practices, OSHA safety standards, required
* Understanding of AGA recommended practices for Weep holes, Galvanizing process
* Other Skills
* Read Structural design inputs, working knowledge in BIM process
* Computer - Microsoft Office
* Mathematical skills
V. Disclaimer
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.
IKG is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender orientation; genetic traits, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.