Lead Estimating Manager, Structural Steel

Jobot; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in the United States (Virginia) seeks a seasoned Estimating Manager for a steel fabrication and erection firm. You will lead the estimating team, input costs from drawings, and generate detailed bids for commercial projects, from small metal work to large facilities.

Responsibilities include cost control, budgeting, compliance, quality assurance, and presenting bid progress and budget performance. Proficiency with Tekla, Bluebeam, and On-Screen Takeoff is required; supervision experience

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in structural steel construction estimating.
• Proficiency in using Tekla, Bluebeam, and On-Screen Takeoff.
• Strong understanding of the commercial construction industry, including market trends, material costs, and labor rates.
• Proven experience in cost control, budgeting, compliance, and quality assurance.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or management experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately input costs for proposals and perform detailed estimates from drawings for various projects.
• Oversee cost control, budgeting, compliance, and quality assurance for all assigned projects.
• Assist in generating detailed reports and presentations on bid progress, success rates, and budget performance.
• Manage change orders and provide design assistance as needed.
• Monitor market trends, material costs, and labor rates to maintain up-to-date pricing strategies.
• Use software such as Tekla, Bluebeam, and On-Screen Takeoff for various construction tasks.
• Supervise and guide a team, providing support and mentorship as needed.

Tools

Tekla

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

Jobot in the United States (Virginia) seeks a seasoned Estimating Manager for a steel fabrication and erection firm. You will lead the estimating team, input costs from drawings, and generate detailed bids for commercial projects, from small metal work to large facilities.

Responsibilities include cost control, budgeting, compliance, quality assurance, and presenting bid progress and budget performance. Proficiency with Tekla, Bluebeam, and On-Screen Takeoff is required; supervision experience