Junior Estimator

Job Description

Junior Estimator | ZinFab Joist and Decking

The Tone:
This is a full-time, on-site role at ZinFab Joist and Decking, located in the Castroville, Texas Area. ZinFab Joist and Decking is an expanding company specialising in high-quality metal bar joist fabrication and custom solutions for retail and industrial projects. The Junior Estimator plays a central part in the pre-construction phase of projects, helping the company deliver competitive and accurate proposals to clients.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Castroville, Texas Area

• Mission: This individual will provide timely and accurate cost data to support sales and operations teams, contributing to precise project proposals.
• Tech Stack: Estimation software and tools, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Analyze: Analyze project requirements from initial client inquiries and project specifications.
• Prepare: Prepare comprehensive cost estimates for metal bar joist fabrication and customized solutions with accuracy.
• Interpret: Review and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and other design documents to understand project scope and material needs.
• Collaborate: Work closely with project managers, engineering teams, and steel fabricators to gather essential information and ensure project alignment.
• Document: Maintain organized records of all estimates, revisions, and supporting project documentation.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early career professional with strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving capabilities, committed to accuracy.
• Experience: Proficiency in estimation software and tools, alongside advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and calculations.
• Skills: Strong ability to interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications; effective communication and collaboration skills; exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines; a detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to precision.
• Bonus: Basic knowledge of construction or metal fabrication industry processes and materials (e.g., types of steel, welding processes, common fabrication methods) is a plus, as is a strong desire to learn and a proactive approach.