Estimator

Axion Recruitment Limited; Aubrey (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel Processing Facility in Aubrey, TX is seeking an experienced Structural Steel Estimator to prepare accurate estimates for fabrication and erection projects. You will collaborate with management, project managers, detailers, suppliers and general contractors to ensure competitive pricing and compliant bid packages.

Responsibilities include takeoffs, pricing, supplier coordination, and monitoring market pricing.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in CM or Civil/Structural Eng or 2–5 years relevant experience.
• Ability to read structural and architectural drawings and project specifications.
• Experience completing accurate material takeoffs for structural steel.
• Experience estimating stairs, guardrails and handrails is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed material takeoffs from contract drawings and specifications.
• Prepare cost estimates, quotations and budgets for structural steel fabrication and erection projects.
• Interpret drawings to determine steel types, quantities, grades and fabrication requirements.
• Obtain and compare supplier and subcontractor quotations, including joist, deck and other purchased packages.
• Negotiate pricing and confirm quotations cover the required scope of work.
• Work with operations and shop teams to ensure estimates reflect fabrication/erection methods.
• Prepare and submit complete bid packages within deadlines.
• Review and price project changes and drawing addenda.
• Monitor structural steel material pricing and market developments.

Skills

Reading drawings

Estimating

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in Construction Management or Civil/Structural Engineering or 2–5 years experience

Tools

Excel

Bluebeam

Tekla

SDS/2

Job description

Estimator

Location: Aubrey, TX

Company: Steel Processing Facility

Pay: $85,000 - $95,000

Our client is recruiting an experienced Structural Steel Estimator to join their team. You will prepare accurate, competitive estimates for structural steel fabrication and erection projects, working closely with management, project managers, detailers, suppliers and general contractors.

Responsibilities

• Complete detailed material takeoffs from contract drawings and specifications.
• Prepare cost estimates, quotations and budgets for structural steel fabrication and erection projects.
• Interpret drawings to determine steel types, quantities, grades and fabrication requirements.
• Obtain and compare supplier and subcontractor quotations, including joist, deck and other purchased packages.
• Negotiate pricing and confirm quotations cover the required scope of work.
• Work with operations and shop teams to ensure estimates accurately reflect fabrication and erection methods.
• Prepare and submit complete bid packages within agreed deadlines.
• Review and price project changes and drawing addenda.
• Monitor structural steel material pricing and relevant market developments.

Skills

• An associate’s degree in Construction Management, Civil/Structural Engineering or a related field, or 2–5 years of relevant experience and training, or an equivalent combination.
• Strong knowledge of structural steel systems, fabrication methods and erection processes.
• Ability to read and interpret structural drawings, architectural drawings and project specifications.
• Experience completing accurate material takeoffs for structural and miscellaneous steel.
• Experience estimating miscellaneous architectural steel is advantageous.
• Ability or willingness to learn estimating for stairs, guardrails and handrails, including conceptual budgets.
• Willingness to spend 4–6 weeks in the fabrication shop learning the manufacturing process.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and estimating software; experience with Bluebeam, Tekla or SDS/2 is advantageous.
• Strong mathematical skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple bids.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy.

All applicants must live in the USA and be eligible to work and live in the USA. Please note, our client is unable to offer Sponsorship or Visa support for this role.

Due to the sheer volume of applications, we will only contact successful applications. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please deem your application as unsuccessful.