Structural Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

(Brookshire, TX): Flexicrew Technical Services (FTS) is seeking a  Structural Estimator for a confidential client. The Structural Estimator will be responsible for bidding projects involving the design/build, engineering, fabrication, and assembly of structural components, process systems, and modular systems. This individual will evaluate project scope, identify potential risks and opportunities, and develop accurate, competitive estimates while maintaining a strategic position throughout the estimating phase of each project.

Essential Duties:

• Gather and analyze project data to perform complete lump-sum takeoffs for material, labor, vendor, and other project-related costs using design drawings and specifications.
• Review and interpret client specifications, structural and architectural drawings, engineering documents, and standard details to ensure the full project scope is captured.
• Prepare estimates and proposals for structural steel, miscellaneous metals, detailing, and other project-specific requirements or special conditions.
• Apply knowledge of AISC standards for steel building structures and AWS D1.1 structural steel requirements.
• Identify potential risks, opportunities, complex fabrication scenarios, allowances, exclusions, and other factors that may impact project cost or execution.
• Coordinate with customers, vendors, internal personnel, operations, management, and subject matter experts to gather accurate cost and scope information.
• Develop detailed scopes of work, inclusions, exclusions, qualifications, and other documentation for management review and customer proposals.
• Maintain an understanding of purchasing, detailing, engineering, fabrication, erection, scheduling, coatings, and shipping as they relate to structural steel projects.
• Work closely with the Estimating Manager to maintain estimating schedules and prioritize workload.
• Participate in pre-award meetings, project handoff meetings, and other discussions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in defining and clarifying project scope with project stakeholders and operational teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Skills:

• 2+ years of experience in structural estimating, structural detailing, shop fabrication, project management, engineering, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Experience with unit pricing estimating is highly preferred.
• Ability to read, interpret, and identify changes within structural and architectural drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of structural design, steel fabrication processes, applicable codes, and industry standards.
• Familiarity with AISC standards and AWS D1.1 structural steel requirements.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate across multiple disciplines and organizational levels.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with limited supervision.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience with material handling or estimating software such as EJE and Tekla EPM/FabSuite is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with customers, vendors, management, operations, and internal departments.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work primarily in a standard office environment with frequent sitting and computer use.
• Ability to occasionally visit shop or fabrication environments, which may include exposure to dust, dirt, noise, and forklift traffic.
• Ability to travel occasionally between company locations and for vendor or client meetings as needed.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Flexicrew Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with FTS is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications. Employment or consideration will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.