A little about us

Since 1985, Kinsley Steel has been delivering unmatched quality steel on time and on budget. Our certified and highly-skilled teams specialize in structural steel design, engineering, detailing, fabrication, erection and retrofit to existing structural members.

THIS ROLE

Estimating and Bidding

• Review new project bid opportunities with the Estimating Management Team. Be prepared to discuss the required scope, basic metrics like assumed tonnage, schedule, and the clients pursuing the project.
• Analyze project specifications, drawings, and related documents to determine project scope and requirements.
• Assistwith managing a bid schedule and assigning projects to the erection estimators in the department, ensuring workloads are balanced and deadlines are met.
• Assist with reviewing all erection estimates. This includes in-depth reviews of the take-off drawings and specifications, estimating programs, and AI automated Take-Off Programs / Esti-Models if applicable.
• Complete final bid reviews with the Estimating Director prior to sending a proposal to the client.
• Aid the estimator in the completion of final bid proposals and documents once all internal bid reviews are complete.
• As required, perform the duties of an estimator to complete a bid for a project.

Team Leadership and Management

• Lead and mentor a team of estimators, ensuring high-quality output and adherence to deadlines.
• Monitor workload distribution to maximize efficiency and productivity.
• Lead your estimator(s) through communication and collaboration with clients and stakeholders during bidding ensuring all concerns, qualifications, exclusions, logistics, and scope is accurately communicated.
• Lead and provide guidance for your estimator(s) when they are sourcing, evaluating, and negotiating with equipment and material suppliers and subcontractors.
• Overall support and problem solving for issues and concerns that come up in the department. This could be project bid or department related.
• Ensure your department is following all company policies and procedures and is working safely. Collaborate with leadership, HR, and safety as necessary.

OTHER KEY AREAS

• Market and Industry Analysis

• Monitor market trends, material costs, and labor rates to maintain up-to-date pricing strategies.
• Evaluate industry developments and innovations to improve estimating practices and stay competitive.
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors to ensure competitive pricing and reliable delivery.

• Project Collaboration

• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and architects to ensure alignment between estimates and project execution.
• Provide pre-construction support, including value engineering and alternative design recommendations.

• Cost Control and Budgeting

• Analyze post-project costs to refine estimating methods and improve accuracy for future projects. Post-project costs will be provided by the project PM and/or production/erection leadership team.

• Compliance and Quality Assurance

• Ensure estimates comply with applicable codes, standards, and safety regulations.
• Verify that bids align with client requirements and project timelines.
• Review completed estimates from estimators to ensure accuracy and timely submission to clients.

• Reporting and Documentation

• Assist with generating detailed reports and presentations on bid progress, success rates, and budget performance.
• Assist with maintaining organized records of all estimating activities, bids, and related communications.

• Stakeholder Communication
• Change Order Management
• Design Assist

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of experience in structural steel construction estimating required
• 2+ years of supervisory or management experience preferred
• Construction, materials, systems, market conditions, trade practices knowledge required
• Experience with Tekla software is preferred
• Knowledge of construction estimation software, such as Bluebeam or On-Screen Takeoff

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Kinsley Steel, Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Kinsley Steel, Inc. is a participant in the Federal E-Verify Program.