Lead Steel Procurement Estimator — Bid & Budget Mastery

Sky Mavis

St. Louis (MO)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Clayco, based in St. Louis, MO, seeks a Structural Steel Estimator, Steel Procurement with 5+ years of experience to deliver accurate bid proposals and scope analyses for complex projects.

You will develop quantity take-offs, prepare detailed proposals, and manage budgets with P&L accountability, while identifying change orders and overseeing procurement activities. Strong communication and drawing interpretation skills are essential.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in construction management or engineering required.
  • 5+ years of experience in structural steel and miscellaneous metals.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to read and interpret architectural/engineering drawings and specs.
  • Experience with estimating, cost control, and proposals.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare accurate material quantity take-offs.
  • Develop detailed project proposals and budgets.
  • Maintain project budgets with profit and loss accountability.
  • Identify change orders and cost impacts.
  • Lead estimator responsibilities and coordinate with Project Manager.
  • Collaborate with general contractors and subcontractors.

Skills

Quantity take-off
Bid proposals
Communication skills
Construction drawings interpretation
Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

On-Screen Estimating
ACC Build
Microsoft Office

Job description

Clayco, based in St. Louis, MO, seeks a Structural Steel Estimator, Steel Procurement with 5+ years of experience to deliver accurate bid proposals and scope analyses for complex projects.

You will develop quantity take-offs, prepare detailed proposals, and manage budgets with P&L accountability, while identifying change orders and overseeing procurement activities. Strong communication and drawing interpretation skills are essential.

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