Junior Structural Steel Estimator — Growth & Equity

AllSearch Staffing Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Equity package

Career advancement

Job summary

AllSearch Staffing Group seeks a Steel Estimator to join our client’s Engineering team in Houston, focusing on structural steel, miscellaneous metals, and joist/deck projects. You will perform quantity takeoffs, review drawings, and help develop accurate estimates with suppliers and subcontractors.

The role requires foundational estimating experience, familiarity with Bluebeam Revu, and an eye for detail to ensure scope accuracy and competitive bids.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent field experience.
• Experience performing quantity takeoffs for structural steel, miscellaneous metals, joists, decking, or related construction scopes.
• Familiarity with takeoff software such as Bluebeam Revu.
• Basic understanding of AISC standards, structural steel fabrication, and common metal fabrication processes.
• Strong mathematical aptitude for calculating material weights, areas, and volumes.
• Ability to review construction drawings and identify scope requirements accurately.
• Attention to detail to identify omissions, discrepancies, and hidden scope items in complex drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed digital quantity takeoffs for structural steel components including beams, columns, trusses, and miscellaneous metals such as stairs, railings, ladders, and platforms.
• Review architectural drawings, structural drawings, specifications, addenda, and bid documents to identify project scope requirements.
• Assist with preparing project estimates by analyzing labor, material, equipment, fabrication, and subcontractor costs.
• Coordinate with material suppliers and subcontractors to obtain pricing, lead times, and availability information.
• Compile and organize bid packages to support accurate project pricing and proposal development.
• Maintain and update estimating databases, unit pricing information, and historical cost records.
• Conduct occasional site visits to verify dimensions, review field conditions, and support estimate development.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on estimating accuracy, workflow optimization, and process efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and estimating teams throughout the bidding process.

Skills

Quantity takeoffs

Blueprint review

Estimating analytics

Education

Construction Management / Civil Engineering degree or related field

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

AllSearch Staffing Group seeks a Steel Estimator to join our client’s Engineering team in Houston, focusing on structural steel, miscellaneous metals, and joist/deck projects. You will perform quantity takeoffs, review drawings, and help develop accurate estimates with suppliers and subcontractors.

The role requires foundational estimating experience, familiarity with Bluebeam Revu, and an eye for detail to ensure scope accuracy and competitive bids.