Estimator - Structural Steel & Miscellaneous Metals

gpac; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Profit Sharing Bonus

Paid Vacation & PTO

Long-term career growth

Job summary

gpac is seeking a Structural Steel / Miscellaneous Metals Estimator to join a growing, well-established steel fabrication company in Salem, Oregon. The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years of experience preparing accurate take-offs and competitive bids for both structural steel and miscellaneous metals projects.

You will review drawings, perform quantity take-offs, solicit pricing, and develop bid proposals for commercial and industrial projects, coordinating with PM, detailing, fabrication, and

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of estimating experience in structural steel fabrication and/or miscellaneous metals.
• Ability to read and interpret structural and architectural drawings.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; proficient with estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate quantity take-offs from construction drawings and specifications.
• Estimate structural steel and miscellaneous metals packages from bid through award.
• Review plans, specifications, and contract documents to identify project scope.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotations.
• Develop complete and competitive cost estimates and bid proposals.
• Coordinate with project management, detailing, fabrication, and operations teams during project handoff.
• Maintain estimating records, historical pricing, and bid documentation.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and communicate with clients, architects, engineers, and general contractors as needed.

Skills

Estimating experience

Structural steel knowledge

Drawings reading

Software proficiency

Tools

Estimating software

MS Office

Job description

Structural Steel / Miscellaneous Metals Estimator

Job Description

We are seeking a Structural Steel / Miscellaneous Metals Estimator to join a growing and well-established steel fabrication company. This position is ideal for an estimator with 3-5+ years of experience preparing accurate take-offs and competitive bids for both structural steel and technical miscellaneous metals projects. The successful candidate will have experience reviewing construction drawings, performing quantity take-offs, soliciting vendor and subcontractor pricing, and developing complete bid proposals for commercial and industrial projects. Experience estimating miscellaneous metals such as stairs, railings, ladders, platforms, and ornamental metals is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate quantity take-offs from construction drawings and specifications.
• Estimate structural steel and miscellaneous metals packages from bid through award.
• Review plans, specifications, and contract documents to identify project scope.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotations.
• Develop complete and competitive cost estimates and bid proposals.
• Coordinate with project management, detailing, fabrication, and operations teams during project handoff.
• Maintain estimating records, historical pricing, and bid documentation.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and communicate with clients, architects, engineers, and general contractors as needed.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of estimating experience in structural steel fabrication and/or miscellaneous metals.
• Strong understanding of structural steel, fabrication, erection, and technical miscellaneous metals.
• Experience performing detailed material take-offs and cost analysis.
• Ability to read and interpret structural and architectural drawings.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft Office is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• 100% employer-paid medical insurance
• Dental & Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Profit Sharing Bonus
• Paid Vacation & PTO
• Long-term career growth with a stable and respected steel fabricator

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.