The Stebbins Engineering and Manufacturing Company is looking to hire a drafter/estimator. Entry level experience should include either some drafting knowledge/experience or estimating experience. Pay will be based on experience. Family friendly company, excellent benefits package including 401(k) Plan AND Pension Plan, paid time off, medical insurance, life insurance, disability, adjusted summer hours to accommodate a half day on Fridays.
Complete job description below.
JOB TITLE: STRUCTURAL DRAFTER & ESTIMATOR
LOCATION: Watertown, New York
SUPERVISOR: Drafting/Estimating Manager
SUBORDINATES: None
REVISION DATE: April 13, 2018
STATUS: Full-time, Non-exempt
PRINCIPAL DUTIES OF THE JOB:
DRAFTER DUTIES:
READ AND INTERPRET CUSTOMER PRINTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PREPARING DRAWINGS, STEBBINS’ ESTIMATES RELATIVE TO DRAWINGS, & STEBBINS’ ENGINEERING DESIGN INVOLVING TILE, BRICK, REINFORCING STEEL AND FIBERGLASS FOR DRAWING PREPARATION.
CALCULATE LINING CONFIGURATION WORKING WITH SPECIFICATIONS, INCLUDING NOZZLE AND INSERT LENGTHS.
PREPARE SIMPLE OUTLINE DRAWINGS, CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS, REINFORCING STEEL DRAWINGS, LINING DRAWINGS, FABRICATION DRAWINGS, & SCAFFOLD DRAWINGS
COMPLETE REINFORCING STEEL TAKE-OFFS, PREPARE REINFORCING STEEL ORDER LISTS, & PREPARE SCAFFOLD MATERIAL TAKE-OFFS.
KEEP SUPERVISOR ADVISED OF ALL PROBLEMS AFFECTING THE DESIGN AND SPECIFICATIONS WHERE THEY DO NOT CONFORM TO COMPANY STANDARDS.
PREPARE FORMING/ SHORING CALCULATIONS.
DETERMINE MATERIAL QUANTITIES FOR SIMPLE BLUE CARDS & PROPOSALS
ESTIMATOR DUTIES:
Document control and review of all estimate background information, including client’s Request for Quotation (RFQ), Internal Request for Estimate (RFE), correspondence, drawings, and specifications from both paper copy and electronic documents, and preparation of a work breakdown structure for the project estimate.
Manage and track assigned estimate progress to coordinate requirements with the necessary parties involved.
Conduct quantity verification within the project cost estimate, utilizing various software tools, and develop computerized takeoff sheets to accurately identify all costs for the project estimate.
Identify potential risks and betterments for each assigned project, and report to manager these findings.
Solicit labor union representatives for wage determinations, and material vendors for respective pricing for the estimates.
Assist the purchasing department with the preparation of subcontractor bid packages.
Create complete cost estimates using corporate estimating software, including all labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, crew’s productivity, and other costs for internal review and proposal submission using internal processes and client provided bid forms.
Upon award of jobs, develop preliminary bill of materials and project budgets based on the estimates for the job, and interact with the jobsite personnel to track and report job progress, comparing actual performance to estimated performance. This will also include project changes to original scope.
Generate estimates and the respective budget and tracking updates for change orders and estimate variances generated during job construction phase.
ADDITIONAL DRAFTER AND ESTIMATOR DUTIES:
Be knowledgeable of Stebbin's standards and provide feedback to assist with the improvement of the department operations, including cost/time saving ideas.
Participate in professional development or educational programs as requested or required.
responsible for the accurate, timely preparation of complete cost estimates and drafting for all assigned projects.
Be able to react to changes and handle other tasks as assigned.
Make trips to field as required.
Additional duties as assigned by the Manager.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS: Must be able to follow prescribed office policies and procedures and obey all safety rules. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and confidential information. Report to work in a neat and well-groomed appearance to ensure a good corporate image and represent the Company in a professional manner at all times. Able to react to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned. Must possess a valid driver's license.
EDUCATION: A.A.S. Math, Science, or Construction Management; or B.O.C.E.S. with or equivalent work experience.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE: Open to working with CAD (Computer Aided Design) machine; Strong math background; computer literate; able to read blueprints and interpret drawings; familiar with general estimating procedures; accuracy; estimating; ability to make decisions according to policies and procedures; ability to understand and carry out instructions; ability to handle responsibility with limited supervision; strong interpersonal communications and organizational skills.
EQUIPMENT USED: CAD software, IBM PC, CAD Printing Software, telephone, copier, personal protective equipment, jobsite equipment, and safety equipment.
ON-THE-JOB TRAINING: 12-24 Months
WORKING CONDITIONS: An office environment and occasional travel to a construction jobsites. There is contact with the entire office and field staff and with the general public.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATION: Drivers License
ACCOUNTABILITIES: Responsible for timely and accurate completion of all assigned duties.
NOTE: The information provided in this description is intended to provide the general scope of the nature and level of work performed by an employee holding this position. It should not be considered a contract of employment; nor a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Management reserves the right to edit these responsibilities at any time within reason and the company reserves the right to exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
Ability to Relocate:
- Watertown, NY 13601: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person