Construction Estimator

Insight Global; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a fully onsite Structural Steel Estimator to join a growing industrial construction organization. This role develops accurate estimates for structural steel projects and collaborates with fabrication, purchasing, field operations, pre-construction, and project teams to support bid through award.

You will review drawings, perform takeoffs, estimate labor, equipment, crane costs, and subcontracted work, and develop bids for new projects and change orders while identifying

Qualifications

• 3+ years of structural steel estimating experience.
• Experience reviewing drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of steel fabrication and erection processes.

Responsibilities

• Review structural steel drawings, specifications, and bid documents to prepare accurate project estimates.
• Perform material takeoffs and estimate labor, equipment, crane costs, subcontractors, and purchased materials.
• Develop bids for new projects and pricing for change orders on existing projects.
• Collaborate with fabrication, erection, purchasing, and project teams to ensure project scope is fully understood.
• Identify and communicate potential project risks, scope gaps, and cost impacts.
• Enter estimating data, takeoffs, and project information into estimating software and company systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Bid management

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Construction Management

Drafting

Engineering

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a fully onsite Structural Steel Estimator to join a growing industrial construction organization. This individual will be responsible for developing accurate and detailed estimates for structural steel projects of varying size and complexity while collaborating with fabrication, purchasing, field operations, pre-construction, and project teams to support successful project execution from bid phase through project award.

Responsibilities

• Review structural steel drawings, specifications, and bid documents to prepare accurate project estimates
• Perform material takeoffs and estimate labor, equipment, crane costs, subcontractors, and purchased materials
• Develop bids for new projects and pricing for change orders on existing projects
• Collaborate with fabrication, erection, purchasing, and project teams to ensure project scope is fully understood
• Identify and communicate potential project risks, scope gaps, and cost impacts
• Enter estimating data, takeoffs, and project information into estimating software and company systems
• Partner with Sales and Pre-Construction teams to understand project requirements, timelines, and deliverables

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of structural steel estimating experience
• Experience reviewing construction drawings and specifications
• Strong understanding of steel fabrication and field erection processes
• Experience developing estimates for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontracted work

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Construction Management, Drafting, Engineering, or a related field
• Knowledge of estimating software platforms
• Understanding of job costing and project management concepts
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

What We're Looking For

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• A team-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering competitive and accurate estimates