Metal Fabrication Estimator

The Schebler Company; Pleasant Valley Township (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

100% company-paid term life insurance

PTO and paid holidays

Voluntary benefits: STD, LTD, AD&D, FS

Job summary

The Schebler Company is seeking a Metal Fabrication Estimator in Bettendorf, IA to prepare accurate cost estimates for custom metal fabrications in the Specialty Fabrication department. You will review drawings and specs, gather material and subcontract pricing, and build bids that drive pricing decisions.

Working under general supervision, you'll collaborate with project managers, engineering, and the shop to clarify scope, analyze data, and maintain organized estimate records for bidding.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret fabrication drawings and blueprints.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the ability to learn new software.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specs, and docs to understand scope.
• Obtain pricing for materials, subcontracted work, and components.
• Collect and analyze labor, material, and process data to build estimates.
• Prepare estimates and quotes using Paperless Parts, our estimating software.
• Work with project managers, engineering, and the shop to clarify scope.
• Maintain organized estimate records to support bidding and pricing decisions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading drawings / blueprints

Attention to detail

Critical thinking / problem-solving

Excel proficiency

Microsoft Office

Willingness to learn new software

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Paperless Parts

Job description

Metal Fabrication Estimator

Location: Bettendorf, IA | Department: Specialty Fabrication | Position Type: Full-time | Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Reports To: Director, Specialty Fabrication

Position Summary

The Metal Fabrication Estimator prepares accurate cost estimates for custom fabricated products in Schebler's Specialty Fabrication department. Working under general supervision, you’ll review drawings and specifications, gather material and subcontract pricing, and build the estimates that drive our bids and pricing decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Review fabrication drawings, specifications, and project documents to understand the full scope of work.
• Obtain pricing for materials, subcontracted work, and purchased components.
• Collect and analyze labor, material, and process data to build accurate project cost estimates.
• Prepare estimates and quotes using Paperless Parts, our estimating software.
• Work with project managers, engineering, and the shop to clarify scope and resolve questions.
• Maintain organized estimate records to support bidding and pricing decisions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and blueprints.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and the ability to learn new software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (construction management, engineering, business, or similar).
• Prior cost estimating experience.
• Experience with Paperless Parts or similar estimating software.
• Exposure to industrial manufacturing or metal fabrication processes.

Physical Requirements

• Primarily office-based, with occasional time on the manufacturing floor.
• Ability to occasionally stand, walk, climb stairs, stoop, and kneel.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Occasional exposure to moderate noise levels.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment when on the shop floor.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Employee ownership through Schebler's Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Group health, dental, and vision insurance
• 100% company-paid term life insurance
• PTO and paid holidays
• Voluntary benefits including STD, LTD, AD&D, and FSA/Dependent Care
• Competitive pay based on experience

Why Join Us?

For more than 130 years, The Schebler Company has built a reputation for quality craftsmanship, innovation, and highly engineered metal products. We are proud of our long-standing Quad Cities roots and our commitment to continued growth in Bettendorf.

Schebler is also an employee-owned company, which means our employees share in the company's success and have a direct stake in the quality of the work we produce.

As a Metal Fabrication Estimator, your numbers shape every bid Specialty Fabrication puts in front of a customer. Accurate, well-built estimates win the right work at the right price and set our shop up to deliver it.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Schebler Company is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.