Estimator - Bourbonnais, IL
Nucor Corporation

Job Info

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Job Details

Division: Nucor Rebar Fabrication Midwest

Location: Bourbonnais, IL, United States

Other Available Locations: Illinois

Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.

Short Description

This position is non-remote and in office. Office locations are in Bourbonnais, IL or Belvidere, IL. Candidate may live near and report to either office location.

Prepare estimates of quantities of fabricated reinforcing bars, mesh, accessories, and related products required for projects on which Nucor Rebar Fabrication seeks to offer a bid. These estimates serve the purpose of our market participation and ability to be competitive within the rebar supply industry. Our customers reply on accurate and timely proposals comprised of the rebar estimate to win work therefore our ability to provide this service is of the utmost importance.

Basic Job Functions:

• Must adhere to Nucor Rebar Fabrication's safety programs and standards.
• Must be able to continue and progress through NRF Estimator Training Program.
• Be proficient at Takeoff Software.
• Be proficient at aSa Estimating Software.
• Ability to continue building estimating skills and the ability to review plans to assist in the assessment of the project, project scope and bidding strategy with trainer's and Estimating Lead guidance.
• Prepare timely estimates of the quantities of fabricated reinforcing bars, mesh, accessories, and related products required for bidding projects.
• Ability to progress in knowledge to increasingly more complex and variety of projects.
• Complete more complex projects as determined by the Estimating Lead with little supervision by end of period.
• Ability to actively prioritize your workload and capacity and be able to effectively communicate that to your Estimating Lead.
• Ability to understand how to track plan revisions/bid updates against previous work.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with sales teammates regarding all aspects of the estimating and bidding process.
• Demonstrate ability to do a self-review of your work in order to verify scope, completeness and accuracy.
• Have a working knowledge of the CRSI Manual of Standard Practice, Reinforcing Anchorages and Splices and the Placing Reinforcing Bars manuals.
• Perform other duties as requested by the supervisor.

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
• Demonstratable ability to read and understand construction type drawings including structural, architectural and civil type drawings.
• Knowledge of concrete structures, CRSI/ACI standards
• Proficient working knowledge of aSa Estimating
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two-year technical degree from an accredited school or college
• Previously demonstrated reinforcement bar estimating experience
• Three years of experience as a reinforcing bar or structural steel detailer or equivalent construction/field estimating experience
• Working knowledge of plan takeoff software (i.e. Bluebeam, Construct Connect Takeoff or PlanSwift.)
  

What You Need to Know

• Extended hours may be required during peak production. Work is frequently performed beyond the normal weekday schedule.
• Occasional travel may be necessary.
• Must be able to work overtime when required.
• Walking, sitting, standing, bending.
• Using hands to operate objects, tools, computers, and other electronic equipment.
• Lifting/handling computers and related equipment.
  

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/Disabled/Vets - and a drug - free workplace

Nearest Major Market: Kankakee
Nearest Secondary Market: Bradley

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