Senior Design Estimator: Lead Complex Steel Projects

Bluescope-Buildings-North-America,-Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Short‑term disability

Long‑term disability

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

BlueScope seeks a Senior Design Estimator to deliver precise structural estimates for highly complex pre-engineered building projects in the United States. You will lead the estimating team, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with sales leadership to shape pricing strategies.

The role emphasizes risk management, profitability, and best-practice estimation across multiple high- complexity bids. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in steel design or PEB estimating, strong analytical skills, and

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in steel design or pre-engineered metal building estimating/design.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver quotations for high-complexity projects (450–600 hours +/-) with QA checks.
• Collaborate with sales leadership to develop pricing strategies and input on final pricing.
• Lead training sessions to improve pricing software capabilities.
• Mentor and develop junior estimators within the team.
• Improve quote hit ratio and profitability; standardize estimation processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

BlueScope seeks a Senior Design Estimator to deliver precise structural estimates for highly complex pre-engineered building projects in the United States. You will lead the estimating team, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with sales leadership to shape pricing strategies.

The role emphasizes risk management, profitability, and best-practice estimation across multiple high- complexity bids. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in steel design or PEB estimating, strong analytical skills, and