Structural Steel Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

You'll develop accurate, competitive cost estimates for structural steel fabrication and erection projects, working closely with the General Manager, project managers, detailers, vendors, and general contractors. This is a stable role with a growing company that has a strong backlog and values your expertise from day one.

What you'll get

• $85,000 to $95,000 per year, depending on experience.
• Performance-based incentives.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development and industry training opportunities.

What you'll do

• Perform detailed material takeoffs from contract drawings and specifications to establish project scope.
• Communicate with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain accurate and complete bids for joist, deck, and other buyout trades.
• Build comprehensive cost estimates and quotes based on current pricing, material usage estimates, and contract documents.
• Interpret contract drawings to identify steel type, quantity, grade, and fabrication requirements.
• Prepare structural budgets for contractors and design development for construction drawings.
• Coordinate with operations and shop teams to confirm fabrication and erection methods are reflected accurately.
• Solicit, confirm scope conformance, and negotiate vendor and subcontractor pricing.
• Submit complete bid packages to clients and general contractors within required deadlines.
• Monitor market pricing for structural steel materials and stay current on industry developments.

What you'll need

• Associate's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field.
• 2 to 5 years of structural steel estimating experience.
• Strong working knowledge of structural steel systems, fabrication methods, and erection processes.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret contract drawings and project specifications.
• Proficiency in performing accurate material takeoffs for structural and miscellaneous steel scopes.
• Experience communicating and negotiating with vendors, subcontractors, and general contractors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and estimating-related software.
• Valid driver's licence (willing to spend 4 to 6 weeks in the shop learning the fabrication process).

Nice to have

• Experience with Bluebeam, Tekla, or SDS/2.
• Ability to read architectural drawings as it relates to structural design.
• Miscellaneous steel estimating experience, especially for budget projects.
• Estimating stairs, guardrail, and handrail, especially for conceptual budget estimates.

You'll report to the General Manager and work on structural steel fabrication and erection projects across commercial, industrial, and infrastructure sectors.

Interested? Apply for this Structural Steel Estimator opportunity in Pilot Point.

Relevant job titles: Steel Estimator, Construction Estimator, Fabrication Estimator.

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