Commercial Construction Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an Estimator for commercial steel erection projects across the Kansas City metro area. This role prepares accurate, competitive bids for structural steel and erection scopes while coordinating with project management, operations, and field leadership. Candidates need 2-5 years of estimating experience in commercial construction, fabrication, steel erection, concrete or related trades.

What We Offer

• End-of-year performance bonus tied to individual and company results.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and 401(k) retirement plan.
• Professional development support with a path toward senior estimating or preconstruction roles.

Key Responsibilities – Structural Steel Estimator

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for commercial structural steel erection projects covering labor, cranes, equipment, and miscellaneous metals.
• Perform material takeoffs and quantity surveys in Bluebeam, then build bid pricing using historical data, vendor quotes, and production rates.
• Review contract documents, drawings, and specifications to identify scope gaps, risks, logistics constraints, and schedule impacts.
• Coordinate with fabricators, vendors, and subcontractors for pricing, scope clarification, and value engineering input.
• Support bid reviews, post-bid clarifications, and project handoff meetings, and maintain organized estimating files and cost databases.

Qualifications – Structural Steel Estimator

• 2-5 years of estimating experience in commercial construction, fabrication, steel erection, concrete or related trades..
• Ability to read and interpret structural and erection drawings, sequencing notes, and specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Bluebeam for takeoffs and document review.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project or a comparable scheduling tool.
• Strong attention to detail and time management, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications – Steel Erection Estimator

• Estimating experience on commercial projects in the Kansas City market.
• Exposure to design-assist or negotiated procurement work.
• Field experience in commercial construction.
• Familiarity with both union and non-union labor environments.

Physical Requirements – Structural Steel Estimator

• Primarily office-based work with extended computer and keyboard use.
• Occasional visits to active commercial jobsites; standard PPE required (hard hat, safety glasses, vest, steel-toe boots).
• Approximately 10–25% local travel within the Kansas City metro for pre-bid walks and project meetings.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally and navigate uneven jobsite terrain.

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