Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Structural Steel Estimator to join our dynamic construction team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for accurately estimating the costs associated with structural steel components for various construction projects. Your expertise will support project planning, budgeting, and bidding processes, ensuring competitive pricing while maintaining quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical knowledge of construction estimating, contract negotiations, and project management principles, contributing to the successful delivery of complex steel structures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review architectural and structural drawings, specifications, and bid documents to fully understand project scope and requirements
- Perform detailed quantity takeoffs from architectural and structural drawings for structural steel, miscellaneous metals, bolts, welds, decking, coatings, and related materials
- Prepare detailed cost estimates and bid proposals for structural steel erection projects, including quantity takeoffs, subcontractor pricing, labor forecasting, and material cost analysis
- Develop comprehensive cost estimates covering fabrication, shop labor, field erection, equipment, crane services, and subcontracted work
- Solicit, evaluate, and compare subcontractor and vendor pricing to ensure competitive procurement and cost control (steel suppliers, galvanizers, painters, crane services, decking, etc.)
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, fabricators, and detailing teams to clarify scope requirements and resolve discrepancies prior to bid submission
- Coordinate with preconstruction teams throughout the estimating and bidding process to ensure alignment on scope and strategy
- Identify scope gaps, exclusions, risks, and value engineering opportunities to improve competitiveness and project profitability
- Develop complete bid proposals, pricing summaries, and supporting documentation for submission deadlines
- Maintain and update historical cost databases to improve estimating accuracy and benchmarking over time
- Participate in bid reviews, handoff meetings, and turnover discussions with operations and project execution teams
Additional Project & Leadership Experience:
- Managed over 35 projects, coordinating full construction planning and material procurement strategies from preconstruction through execution
- Maintained project schedules and budgets while serving as project leader, ensuring timely delivery and cost control
- Collaborated closely with project stakeholders to quickly identify, troubleshoot, and resolve field and coordination issues
- Enforced strict safety compliance in accordance with OSHA regulations and MSDS documentation requirements
- Developed and submitted competitive bids that secured approximately $20M in new business volume
Required Qualifications:
- Proven experience in structural steel estimating or steel construction industry
- Ability to read and interpret structural steel drawings and specifications (AISC standards strongly preferred)
- Strong understanding of fabrication, welding, erection sequencing, and field installation methods
- Knowledge of construction sequencing, crane operations, rigging, and field logistics
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and estimating software platforms
- High attention to detail with ability to perform under tight bid deadlines and fast-paced environments
Preferred Qualifications:
- Background in structural steel detailing, project management, or field erection
- Experience with commercial construction bidding and negotiated work
- Familiarity with AISC standards and structural steel industry best practices
- Prior experience in a steel fabrication or erection estimating department
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Pay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
