Fabrication Estimator

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a detail-oriented Fabrication Estimator to join our team. This role focuses on reviewing prints and specifications to develop accurate cost estimates for custom metal fabrication projects, collaborating with project teams, vendors, and sales to ensure competitive pricing while optimizing manufacturability and shop efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of fabrication estimating experience and be proficient with

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of fabrication estimating experience (steel, stainless, structural, or custom metalwork).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and understand fabrication processes.
• Familiarity with job travelers, shop scheduling, and routing procedures.
• Proficient with estimating software and Microsoft Excel.
• Highly organized, deadline-driven, and able to manage multiple quotes.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Review blueprints, drawings, and specs to develop detailed cost estimates.
• Estimate material, labor, subcontracting, and equipment costs for metal fabrication.
• Collaborate with project teams to evaluate manufacturability and lead times.
• Coordinate with vendors to confirm pricing and availability.
• Prepare timely quotes and support inside sales.
• Track scope changes and update estimates accordingly.
• Identify opportunities to improve pricing strategies and shop efficiency.

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

Cost estimation

Excel proficiency

Estimating software

Communication

Tools

Estimating software

Excel

Job description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Fabrication Estimator to join our team. This role involves reviewing prints and specifications to develop accurate cost estimates for custom metal fabrication projects. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with project teams, vendors, and sales to ensure competitive pricing while optimizing manufacturability and shop efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review blueprints, drawings, and specifications to develop detailed and accurate cost estimates
• Estimate material, labor, subcontracting, and equipment costs for steel, stainless, structural, or custom metal fabrication jobs
• Collaborate with project teams to evaluate manufacturability, lead times, and shop routing
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to confirm material pricing and availability
• Support inside sales by preparing timely, accurate quotes and following up as necessary
• Track changes in project scope and update estimates accordingly
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve pricing strategies and shop operational efficiency

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in fabrication estimating (steel, stainless, structural, or custom metalwork)
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints and a thorough understanding of fabrication processes (cutting, forming, welding, machining)
• Familiarity with job travelers, shop scheduling, and routing procedures
• Proficient with estimating software, Microsoft Excel, and general job costing methods
• Highly organized, deadline-driven, and capable of managing multiple quotes simultaneously
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Work Environment:

• Office setting with interaction across production, sales, and vendor teams
• Fast-paced environment requiring attention to detail and strong time management

Schedule:

• Full-time, standard business hours