Entry-Level Steel Estimator — Detail‑Oriented

Schuff Steel Co.; Lindon (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Schuff Steel Co. is seeking a Junior Estimator to work under a Lead Estimator, producing accurate estimates for small and large projects.

You will collaborate with fabrication, purchasing, field erection, pre-construction and third-party vendors to ensure bids are thorough and actionable for the Pre-Construction team. The role requires reviewing drawings and specs, taking off steel materials, estimating shop labor and field erection, and preparing pricing for change orders within deadlines.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent with drafting course work.
• Excellent attention to detail and written communication skills.
• Able to analyze blueprints, specifications and other docs to prepare estimates.

Responsibilities

• Review blueprints, specs and client documentation to prepare estimates.
• Collaborate with fabrication, purchasing, and pre-construction teams to determine build approach.
• Prepare detail-oriented estimates for new projects and change orders with deadlines.
• Take-offs of steel materials, shop labor, field erection, equipment costs, and crane costs for thorough bids.
• Enter estimates in in-house system with takeoffs and drawing numbers.
• Interpret bid instructions and prepare price estimates for labor, materials, and buyout items.
• Coordinate with Sales and Pre-construction to define project scope and timelines.
• Follow Schuff estimating guidelines and consider alternate recommendations when needed.
• Interact professionally with team members and summarize bid results for leadership.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Analytical ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with drafting

Tools

Bluebeam

Plan Swift

Trimble Connect

Tekla

Job description

Schuff Steel Co. is seeking a Junior Estimator to work under a Lead Estimator, producing accurate estimates for small and large projects.

You will collaborate with fabrication, purchasing, field erection, pre-construction and third-party vendors to ensure bids are thorough and actionable for the Pre-Construction team. The role requires reviewing drawings and specs, taking off steel materials, estimating shop labor and field erection, and preparing pricing for change orders within deadlines.