Lead Structural Steel Estimator: Precision & Collaboration

Schuff Steel; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Schuff Steel seeks a Structural Steel Estimator to develop accurate, detailed estimates for premier structural projects. You will collaborate across fabrication, purchasing, field erection, and pre-construction teams to ensure bids are complete and competitive.

You will prepare take-offs, estimate shop labor and field erection, and manage buyout items and crane costs. Strong attention to detail and experience with estimating software are essential.

Qualifications

• Five years of progressively responsible experience estimating structural steel construction projects.
• Prior experience in detailing and drafting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze blueprints, specifications, and other documentation to accurately prepare and estimate projects.
• Collaborate with fabrication, purchasing, field erection, pre-construction, sub-fabrication and 3rd party vendors.
• Prepare take-offs of steel materials, estimate shop labor and field erection, materials, buyout items and equipment costs.
• Type up estimates in in-house software, enter takeoffs and drawing numbers.
• Read and interpret bid instructions, prepare material takeoffs, estimate labor, materials and costs.
• Work with Sales and Pre-construction Teams to understand size, scope, timelines, and deadlines.
• Adhere to estimating guidelines and discuss alternative recommendations when needed.
• Prepare pricing estimates for new projects and change orders, and summarize results with leaders.

Skills

Estimating software

Attention to detail

Written communication

Education

High school diploma

Drafting course

Tools

Structural drafting tools

Job description

Schuff Steel seeks a Structural Steel Estimator to develop accurate, detailed estimates for premier structural projects. You will collaborate across fabrication, purchasing, field erection, and pre-construction teams to ensure bids are complete and competitive.

You will prepare take-offs, estimate shop labor and field erection, and manage buyout items and crane costs. Strong attention to detail and experience with estimating software are essential.