Design Estimator 1 at Nucor Corporation in El Paso, Illinois

Job Description:

Job Details



Division: American Buildings Company - IL



Location: El Paso, IL, United States


Other Available Locations: N/A




Base Salary Range:$55,494.40 - $64,251.20



Bonus Type:
This position is eligible for annual bonuses.


Annual Return On Assets Bonus Percentage (5 year average) = 20.7% of eligible earnings

Annual Profit Sharing Bonus Percentage (5 year average) = 20% of eligible earnings




Basic Job Functions:


• Create competitive, accurate and thorough pre-sale designs and estimates for building systems in accordance with company processes and practices.

• Provide clear verbal and written communication with customers and teammates.

• Receive and clarify quote requests to provide well qualified proposals with all assumed and provided information for the project.

• Understand and support ABC service practices, customer needs, division goals and influence acceptable results for both ABC and our Customers.

• Utilize knowledge of current building codes for design of building elements.

• Maintain an understanding of ABC products and usage.

• Effectively interpret architectural, structural, and mechanical project drawings.

• Assist Customers in recognizing "value engineering" opportunities.

• Generate high quality work in a fast-paced environment while meeting scheduled deadlines.

• Travel to assist our customers as needed.


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 equivalent

• 2+ years of Metal Building experience, or a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction, Architecture, or other related field.

• Can currently read, understand and comprehend Architectural, Structural, and Mechanical project drawings.

• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Access, and 2 dimensional drawing software.




Preferred Qualifications:


• 2+ years Metal Building Design, Detailing, or Estimating experience.

• Working knowledge of pre-engineered metal building systems.

• Functional knowledge of EQuote, NBG Design Tools, Access, Tekla, or ProgeCAD.

• College Degree in Construction related field.



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




Nearest Major Market: Bloomington IL