Structural Steel Erection Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

GMF Steel Group is seeking a competitive, detail-oriented erection estimator with a strong understanding of construction processes and a passion for delivering accurate, high-quality work. This role is ideal for a driven professional who wants to grow within a fast-paced steel company.

This is not a remote position. It is required to be in-person in Lakeland, FL.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare proposals including structural steel, miscellaneous metals, detailing, installation/erection, and various other special conditions
• Take-off of materials, shop labor, field labor, equipment requirements
• Understand and foresee complex fabrication and erection scenarios, and adjust to account for them in bid proposal
• Evaluate all contract documents including specifications, drawings, general conditions, and special provisions
• Determine quantities and types of members required to complete project scope
• Determine shop operations along with the total time for each required to complete project scope in the most efficient manner
• Determine practical and efficient erection schemes along with the labor force and equipment required
• Note and reference any areas of the bid documents that require additional explanation and if allowances or exclusions must be noted

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience, preferred 
• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or business, preferred
• Experience in Commercial General Contracting Estimating preferred
• Drafting experience, preferred
• AutoCAD experience, preferred
  
• Ability to read and understand construction plans
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office full suite, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Written and oral communication skills
• Strong time-management and organizational skills required

Salary:

• $90,000 - $140,000/year
• Dependent upon experience
• Eligibility for performance bonuses
  

Benefits/Perks:

• Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, and a 401k Match Program
• Paid Time Off

About GMF Steel Group:

• GMF Steel Group is an Inc 5000 company and one of the fastest growing Steel firms in the Southeastern US.
• GMF Steel Group is headquartered in Lakeland, Florida with offices in Tampa, Panama City, and Concord, NC.
• GMF Steel Group Fabrication Plant is located in Lakeland, Florida and produces over 20,000 tons of Structural Steel annually with the latest BIM fabrication technology.
• GMF Steel Group services the Southeastern US and Gulf Coast with over 300 employees across 4 offices.
• GMF Steel Group core sectors of the Structural Steel market include Amusement Parks, Stadiums, Arenas, Offices, Education, Healthcare, Hospitality, Retail, Light and Heavy Industrial projects.
• GMF incorporates the latest technology through Building Information Modeling (BIM) to integrate all facets of Steel Construction and 4-D modeling.
• GMF Steel Group is an AISC Certified Fabricator and Erector.
• GMF Steel Group takes pride in recruiting and developing the best talent through education of the latest technology and best practices.