Entry Level Project Estimator

Project Estimator

Nucor Buildings Group is looking for a Project Estimator to support our Sales team and our Builders by accurately and efficiently estimating building system prices based on our quote proposal documents, company policies, and standards.  

Basic Job Functions:

• Coordinate Daily Quote Activities: Review and recommend economical solutions for various sales requests to support daily quote activities.
• Manage Schedule Demands: Ensure all deadlines are met by managing schedule demands as set forth by customers, the sales team, and other members of the estimating department.
• Supply Accurate Proposals: Provide accurate, concise, and well-qualified proposals using our custom-developed estimating software.
• Ensure Estimate Accuracy: Assist in checking the work of other team members to ensure the accuracy of all estimates.
• Field Inquiries: Handle phone calls from District Sales Managers and Builders regarding project scope, qualifications, and estimates.
• Generate Material Take-Offs: Produce accurate take-offs for building materials not manufactured by Nucor Building Systems.

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 GED.
• Must be seeking full-time employment. No part-time roles available at this time.
• Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance to the office or be willing to relocate at personal expense. Relocation assistance is not available for this position
• Willingness to complete an in-person assessment as part of the hiring process. The assessment will take place at our facility in Lathrop, CA.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now and in the future

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in civil engineering technology or construction management.
• 2 years of experience in metal building design, detailing, estimating or construction.
• Experience reading architectural / structural drawings and specifications.

About Us:

Nucor Buildings Group (NBG), a proud Nucor product group, is one of North America’s largest and most experienced manufacturers of metal building systems. With multiple locations throughout the United States, NBG is proud to design world-class building solutions tailored to meet the needs of any market including commercial, industrial, agricultural, and institutional. Our brands include American Buildings, CBC Steel Buildings, Kirby Building Systems, and Nucor Building Systems. 

NBG offers work/life balance and a variety of benefits and performance incentives. We take pride in connecting teammates to meaningful work and focus heavily on both personal and professional development. Whether your background is in engineering and design, information technology and software development, marketing, or sales, with Nucor Buildings Group you can go as far as your drive and ambition will take you. 

Why Nucor?

When you join Nucor, America’s largest steel manufacturer and recycler, you’ll help create a variety of steel products that become so much more, for so many people.  And you won’t do it alone.  Our supportive culture builds each other up, values family, relationships, and puts safety above anything else.  With the freedom to take your ideas to the next level, there’s no end to what you can achieve.  This is your chance to build a lifelong career, give back to your community, make the world a better place – and BE PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER. 

Job Security – Benefits – Bonus Programs

With performance-based compensation, profit sharing, and a no-layoff practice, we take care of our teammates who design, engineer, fabricate, and support the products that define our company.