Estimator

Novax Recruitment Group; North Carolina; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Retirement plan options

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Group is hiring an experienced estimator for a premier structural steel fabrication company in the United States. The role focuses on takeoffs, cost recaps, and vendor scoping, with collaboration across design, vendors, and project teams.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of estimating experience in structural steel, strong numerical skills, and proficiency with Tekla, Procore, and AI-driven takeoff tools.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years estimating experience in structural steel preferred.
• Strong numerical aptitude and ability to visualize 3D structures from 2D plans.
• Proficiency with digital estimating/construction tools (Tekla, Procore, AI takeoff) required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review blueprints, 3D models, and construction drawings to produce accurate material and labor takeoffs.
• Prepare cost recaps, vendor scope analyses, and clear exclusions.
• Coordinate bid documents, vendor pricing, and project schedules to meet deadlines.
• Support budgeting and pricing for scope changes/change requests.
• Collaborate with Document Control, designers, vendors, and project leaders.

Skills

Estimating

Numerical aptitude

3D visualization

Education

Associate/technical degree or high school diploma

Bachelor’s in Construction/Engineering/Applied Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Tekla

Procore

AI-driven takeoff tools

Job description

We are a premier, family-owned national structural steel fabricator with a rich history of excellence and an established network across the United States. Operating over a dozen state-of-the-advanced facilities with a workforce exceeding 1,400 employees, we specialize in high-capacity fabrication and project management for complex, large-scale developments—including data centers, hospitals, stadiums, and distribution centers. Driven by strong core values, high ethical standards, and continuous growth, we offer a collaborative culture with long employee tenure and advanced digital estimating technology.

Job Responsibilities

• Review blueprints, 3D models, and complex construction drawings to produce accurate material and labor takeoffs.
• Prepare comprehensive cost recaps, vendor scope analyses, proposal scopes, alternates, and explicit exclusions.
• Coordinate bid documents, vendor pricing, and project schedules to meet multiple tight deadlines.
• Support team efforts on conceptual budgeting and pricing for scope changes/change requests.
• Collaborate closely with Document Control, designers, vendors, subcontractors, Project Managers, and executive leadership.
• Facilitate smooth project handoffs to the Project Management team following successful bids.

Job Requirements

• Experience: 3 to 5 years of estimating experience, specifically within structural steel (preferred).
• Education: Associate degree/technical degree or High School Diploma/equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering, or Applied Engineering is preferred.
• Technical Skills: Strong numerical aptitude, ability to visualize 3D structures from 2D plans, and proficiency with digital estimating/construction tools (Tekla, Procore, and AI-driven takeoff tools preferred).
• Soft Skills: Highly organized, self-motivated, collaborative, and thrives in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high ethical and quality standards.

Salary & Compensation

• Base Salary Range: $75,000 – $95,000+ per year (Salaried; final compensation highly dependent on experience and expertise, with flexibility for qualified candidates).
• Benefits: Full comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement plan options, and professional development opportunities.