Scaffold Estimator

BrandSafway Group; Nashville (TN); Remote; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Career development

Job summary

BrandSafway is seeking a Scaffold Estimator to develop scaffold solutions for commercial, industrial, and turnaround projects. You will review drawings, evaluate site conditions, prepare cost estimates, and support sales and operations with practical, constructible designs.

This full-time, remote-friendly role in the Nashville area offers a compensation range of $55,000–$80,000 per year, a 7:30am–4pm schedule, and opportunities to advance using Avontus Designer, Excel, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Experience in scaffold, shoring, or construction estimating.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specs.
• Knowledge of scaffold systems, access solutions, and safety standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Excel and MS Office; able to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specifications, photos, and scope.
• Evaluate site conditions, access constraints, schedules, and risks.
• Develop scaffold access solutions and preliminary designs.
• Create 2D drawings and 3D renderings using Avontus Designer.
• Generate BOMs and cost estimates including labor and materials.
• Prepare professional proposal packages with assumptions and exclusions.
• Collaborate with sales, operations, engineering, and construction teams.
• Maintain estimating records and pricing history.

Skills

Scaffold estimating

Construction estimating

Reading drawings

Analytical thinking

Communication

Organization

Microsoft Excel

Travel up to 10%

Education

N/A

Tools

Avontus Designer

SafQuote

Salesforce

Job description

Compensation $55,000.00 - $80,000.00/year

Schedule Full time

Highlights

• Working knowledge and experience in own job discipline
• Understanding of key business drivers
• Ability to solve problems in straightforward situations using technical experience and judgment

Description

At BrandSafway, we know our employees are our greatest asset, which is why we give them the tools, training, and resources to be successful. Come join our growing team!

We are looking for a Scaffold Estimator who enjoys solving complex access challenges, working with cutting-edge design software, and collaborating with experienced sales, engineering, and operations teams. In this role, you’ll help develop scaffold solutions for a wide variety of commercial, industrial, and turnaround projects while playing a key part in winning new business.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with scaffold or construction estimating experience who wants to grow their technical expertise and make a visible impact on high-profile projects.

Monday-Friday 7:30am -4pm

Location: Remote (Nashville, TN area preferred)

What You’ll Do

• Review customer drawings, specifications, photos, and project scope requirements
• Evaluate site conditions, access constraints, schedules, and project risks
• Develop scaffold access solutions and preliminary designs
• Create 2D drawings and 3D renderings using Avontus Designer
• Generate material takeoffs and bills of material (BOMs)
• Prepare accurate cost estimates, including labor, equipment, freight, trucking, supervision, and engineering
• Apply company pricing strategies and support margin objectives
• Prepare professional proposal packages, including assumptions, exclusions, and qualifications
• Partner with sales, operations, engineering, and construction teams to ensure estimates are practical and constructible
• Respond to customer questions and provide technical clarification during the bidding process
• Maintain estimating records, productivity data, and pricing history for future projects

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in scaffold, shoring, or construction estimating
• Knowledge of scaffold systems, access solutions, and industry safety standards
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities
• Ability to manage multiple estimates and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Avontus Designer
• Familiarity with SafQuote and Salesforce
• Scaffold design and detailed material takeoff experience
• Knowledge of labor productivity analysis and pricing strategies
• Experience working closely with sales, operations, and engineering teams
• Understanding of construction scheduling, logistics, and field operations

Why Join Us?

• Work on large-scale industrial and commercial projects
• Collaborate with a team of experienced scaffold professionals
• Gain exposure to advanced 3D scaffold design and estimating technology
• Enjoy opportunities for career growth and professional development
• Be part of a company that values safety, innovation, teamwork, and customer success

Ideal Backgrounds

We’d love to hear from candidates with experience as a:

• Scaffold Designer
• Access Solutions Estimator
• Project Engineer with scaffold experience

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BrandSafway offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance along with a generous 401k plan.

About Us:

BrandSafway is a leading global provider of access, specialized services, and forming and shoring solutions to the industrial, commercial and infrastructure markets. Through a network of ~340 strategic locations across 25 countries and ~40,000 employees, BrandSafway delivers a full range of industrial service solutions. BrandSafway supports maintenance and refurbishment projects as well as new construction and expansion plans with unmatched service from expert local labor and management. Today’s BrandSafway is At Work For You — leveraging innovation and economies of scale to increase safety and productivity, while remaining nimble and responsive.

BrandSafway, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, special disabled or veteran status.