Steel Estimator - ARB, Inc.

7515 Irvine Center Dr
Irvine, CA 92618, USA

At ARB, Inc. we are seeking an experienced Steel Estimator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial construction, with 10-15 years of experience. This role requires the ability to attend job walks, perform quantity take-offs, and develop comprehensive, detailed proposals for small and large industrial project estimates. The candidate should have experience with construction estimating software and be proficient in MS Word and Excel.

• Attend job walks to gather necessary information for project estimates.
• Perform quantity take-offs and develop detailed, comprehensive proposals.
• Handle miscellaneous metals as part of the estimating process.
• Specialize in estimating for pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMB) including handling tenant improvement (TI) work
• Participate in post-bid discussions to finalize bid prices and project scopes.
• Engage in post-bid value engineering to optimize project costs and scope.
• Communicate effectively, both in writing and orally, with team members and clients.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers to ensure accurate and competitive estimates.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and best practices.
• Participate in preparing and presenting cost estimates to clients and stakeholders
• Coordinate with EPC project teams to gather necessary information and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Develop and manage structural and miscellaneous steel estimates for EPC projects, ensuring all aspects of engineering, procurement, and construction are accurately accounted for.
• Develop and manage structural and miscellaneous steel estimates for firm lump sum small-scale industrial projects.
• Transition from estimating to the field team after successful bids to ensure smooth project execution and continuity.

• 10-15 years of experience in industrial construction.
• Proficiency in construction estimating software, MS Word and Excel
• Strong quantity take-off skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with miscellaneous metals.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices.
• Proven experience in bidding for EPC projects, including a thorough understanding of the EPC process and requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Ability to transition from estimating to the field team after successful bids to ensure project continuity and success.
• Annual salary range of $140
  -175k commensurate with education, skills and experience
• Paid Company Holidays
• Paid PTO Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short Term/Long Term Disability, 401K with matching contribution

Primoris was formed in 2004 as the parent company and is traded on the NYSE under the symbol PRIM. We provide a wide range of construction, maintenance, and engineering services for power generation, oil and gas, chemical, pipeline, utilities and distribution, and civil infrastructure clients. Primoris is ranked in the top 1% of the prestigious Top 600 Specialty Contractors List by Engineering News-Record (ENR), having built projects throughout the U.S. and Canada.

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ARB, Inc. is the legacy subsidiary of Primoris Services Corporation (NYSE: “PRIM”) that has a long history of providing maintenance, construction, fabrication, and EPC services throughout the U.S., with safety and quality as our highest value proposition. We self-perform and deliver turnkey construction and EPC services to our clients within the energy infrastructure industry (gas processing, product storage and transportation, chemical/petrochemical, power generation, renewables, refining, and mining).

ARB Industrial forms a partnership with our customers and major stakeholders from early-stage engineering through construction completion and commercial operation, safely, on-time, and within budget.

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