Senior Estimator

Patriot Erectors, LLC Steel Fabricators; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching contributions

Comprehensive health insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Wellness initiatives including EAP services

Paid volunteering time

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

A Texas-based steel fabrication company is seeking a Structural Steel Estimator to generate project cost estimates using provided drawings. Responsibilities include takeoff of materials and costs, communication with general contractors and vendors, and providing detailed scopes of work. Candidates should have a minimum of five years experience in steel fabrication, excellent analytical skills, and proficiency with estimation tools. We offer competitive benefits including health insurance, a 401(k), and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in the industrial/commercial steel fabrication industry.
• Read, analyze, and interpret drawings.
• Proficiency in estimating and pricing materials.

Responsibilities

• Perform full lump sum takeoff for project costs.
• Communicate with General Contractors for clarification on project details.
• Provide detailed estimates and scopes of work to management.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to read and interpret structural/architectural design drawings

Proficient in MS Office, especially Microsoft Excel

Strong math skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

High School diploma

Associate's or Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Blue Beam

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

About Patriot Erectors, LLC.

Patriot Erectors is a full-service, AISC Certified Steel Fabricator and AISC Advanced Steel Erector. Founded in 1991, the company is located just west of Austin, Texas, with a modern 60,000-square-foot fabrication facility. With quality employees and the equipment required to handle complicated structures, Patriot strives to provide exceptional customer service to fabricate and erect structural steel facilities and non-building steel structures, focusing on quality, safety, and immense pride in every project.

At Patriot Erectors, we are dedicated to making a positive impact on our customers, employees, stakeholders, and communities. We believe in fostering self‑reliance and respecting the interdependent elements of our business. Our mission is to fabricate and erect steel products that meet or exceed customer requirements without defects or accidents. We pursue a deeper understanding of market, customer, and employee needs, and we embrace values such as Safety, Teamwork, Ethics, Enthusiasm, and Leadership in all our operations.

Company Vision: Recognize a Need & Fulfill It. We actively seek steel‑related opportunities, embracing challenges to deliver mutually respected, mutually beneficial outcomes. This approach supports continual growth and development for our employees and stakeholders.

The right candidate for this position is someone with extensive experience in Safety who will support our projects. This person will constantly be responsible for successfully integrating safety initiatives into the functional operation of the different projects by maintaining processes and procedures to prevent injuries and violations of the law or company policies and minimize the environmental impact of our operations.

About The Role

The right candidate for this position is someone with extensive experience in steel Structures. The structural Steel Estimator is responsible for generating estimated costs for the company to fulfill project scope requirements by using documents/drawings provided by the customer.

Critical Duties

• Perform full lump sum “takeoff” of material, labor, and vendor costs to supply all materials/scope required for a project using design drawings and specifications.
• Using an Excel Takeoff Spreadsheet, all materials, labor, buyout costs, and equipment costs are to be priced to build a scope of work for the project that is being estimated.
• Communicate with the General Contractors to address any questions or to obtain a schedule for the project's completion.
• Communicate with vendors to request pricing quotes for vendor‑supplied materials/scope.
• Review all project specifications to capture the full scope required for estimate.
• Provide the estimating manager with a detailed written Scope of Work and Takeoff that is to be submitted to the General Contractor.
• Provide the estimating manager with a detailed list of inclusions/exclusions and qualifications for use in a written proposal to the customer.
• Work closely with the estimating manager to maintain the overall estimating department schedule.
• Track past bids and communicate with the General Contractors for status updates for bid awards.

Essential Duties (other Duties May Be Assigned)

• Communicate progress and updates to stakeholders.
• Prepare, present, and distribute project information to the project manager (PM) of, internal support staff, and customers.

Education/Experience

• High School graduate required. An Associate's and/or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university is preferred.
• Minimum of five years of experience in the industrial/commercial steel fabrication industry.
• Ability to read structural/architectural design drawings and to find changes.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficient in MS Office, with a heavy emphasis on Microsoft Excel.
• Proficient with Blue Beam and On‑Screen Takeoff.
• Must have strong math skills.
• Standard Construction Practices and Procedures from Award to Closeout.
• AISC Practices, Rules, and Regulations regarding Steel Construction and Design.
• Read, analyze, and interpret drawings.

What We Offer

• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Disability and life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Safety equipment provided
• 8 hours of paid volunteering time
• Wellness initiatives, including Nivati EAP services

Growth Opportunities

At Patriot Erectors, we believe in investing in our employees’ professional development. We offer continuous learning opportunities, including Udemy training courses and leadership training for managers. Our state‑of‑the‑art facility provides an environment where innovation and excellence thrive.

Community Initiatives

We are committed to giving back to our community through various initiatives and encourage our employees to participate in volunteer activities.

Join Us

If you are passionate about quality craftsmanship and committed to excellence, we invite you to apply and become part of the Patriot Erectors team. Together, we can make a difference in our industry and community.