Estimator

Date: Jan 30, 2026

Location: El Paso, IL, US, 61738

Company: Nucor

Job Details

Division: American Buildings Company - IL

Location: El Paso, IL, United States  

Other Available Locations: N/A

 

Base Rate for this position is $21.64 - $47.23 / hour.

This position is eligible for annual bonuses.

Annual Return on Assests Bonus Percentage (ROA) (5 year average) = 20.7% of eligible earnings

All Nucor teammates qualify for profit sharing.

Annual Profit Sharing Bonus Percentage (5 year average) = 20.4% of eligible earnings

 

American Buildings is seeking a talented individual that can assist the company in sales and profit by developing safe, accurate, and cost-effective metal building system quotes. American Buildings is seeking someone that is able to work with all departments, plant, and outside sales as an integral part of the NBS team.

Basic Job Functions:

As an Estimator, you will be responsible for performing all quote functions required for estimating and creation of proposals for low-rise steel building projects. This will include:

  • Creating competitive, accurate and thorough estimates for metal building systems in accordance with company processes, procedures, and practices.
  • Qualifying the proposal with all assumed and supplementary provided information about the project.
  • Assisting the sales efforts by recognizing and implementing economical solutions and alternatives to provide the least-cost proposal while meeting known project conditions.
  • Assisting in customer meetings, primarily at the proposal or closing stage of a project, to offer value-engineering suggestions.
  • Utilizing computer tools, pricing tables, and an overall knowledge of the products and their applications in order to address all relevant costs associated with a given project. 
  • Maintaining sensitivity to material costs, erection concerns, and fabrication procedures, relating to the in-place cost of the total structure.
  • Following strict schedules as defined by the Estimating Supervisor, the sales team, and our builders.
  • Assisting, proactively and as assigned, in the development of additional tools, standards, etc., which will help to increase individual and overall department productivity and accuracy.

 

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:

  • High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in metal building industry
  • Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings.
  • Bachelors Degree or Associates Degree in construction discipline.

 

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


Nearest Major Market: Bloomington IL