Estimating Lead

Nucor Corporation
Belvidere, IL
Job Details


Division: Nucor Rebar Fabrication Midwest


Location: Belvidere, IL, United States


Other Available Locations: N/A


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.

Benefits:

Best Benefits in the Business!

  • Paid Weekly with Bonus and Profit Sharing
  • Clearly defined career pathways with unlimited growth opportunities
  • Paid Training Company provided uniforms and PPE
  • Paid Vacation - 3 weeks after 1 year
  • Paid Holidays - 10 per year and 1 personal day
  • Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement - $5,250 year for teammates, $2625 for spouses
  • Scholarship Program - Every child of a Nucor teammate is eligible for $4000 per year
  • Low-cost medical, dental, vision after 30 days
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance
  • Company matching 401(k) plan
  • Employee stock purchase plan - we match 10% of your purchase
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Short Description

Compensation:


The base pay for this position ranges from $66,497.60 to 69.825.60.
This position qualifies for Nucor Profit Share and ROA bonuses.


This is a non-remote, in-office position.



Leadership role in a region that utilizes a designated teammate to supervise a branch estimating team. Must be able to prioritize work, allocate available resources, and implement best practices and processes consistent with division goals as determined by the sales leadership team and Estimating Supervisor.

Basic Job Functions:

  • Must adhere to Nucor Rebar Fabrication's safety programs and standards.
  • Demonstrate leadership consistent with Nucor Rebar Fabrication's vision and values.
  • Possess a thorough knowledge of the CRSI Manual of Standard Practice and be able to ensure alignment with the division's processes, best practices and market differences.
  • Lead branch estimating team to achieve enterprise and division goals, including safety culture and culture of continuous improvement and growth.
  • Provide industry leading service and communication that differentiates Nucor Rebar Fabrication from the competition.
  • Assign all estimating work to the appropriate branch estimating teammates so that sales have the information required to intelligently bid each project based on our customer's expectations.
  • Oversee the accuracy, quality, productivity, and timeliness of the branch estimating team and all 3rd party resources.
  • Communicate with the Estimating Supervisor and other Estimating Leads to manage and balance estimating resources across the division to support sales leadership's strategy and initiatives
  • Mentor branch estimating teammates and provide appropriate performance feedback, coaching, and training required to build their commercial acumen.
  • Perform or assist in periodic performance reviews of the branch estimating team.
  • Perform other duties as requested by the Estimating 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.
  • Knowledge of concrete structures, CRSI/ACI standards
  • Ability to track plan revisions/bid updates against previous work
  • Must have good communication and computer skills
  • Can demonstrate analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability read and understand construction drawings such as structural, architectural and civil drawings to assist in the assessment and estimating of the project, understand project scope and bidding strategy.
  • Must be able to meet critical deadlines and handle changing priorities
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred Qualifications:

  • Two-year technical degree from an accredited school or college
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: RockfordNucor Corporation is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Posted 2026-05-15

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