Senior Estimator: Structural Steel & Misc. Metals

MK Consulting Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MK Consulting Group in Charlotte, NC seeks a Senior Estimator for Structural Steel and Misc. Metals to lead cost projections and bid preparation on complex steel fabrication and erection projects.

You will review drawings, perform takeoffs, compute costs, coordinate with vendors, manage RFIs, mentor junior estimators, and drive accuracy and timeliness in the bid process. Location is Charlotte, NC with 5–8+ years of experience and strong knowledge of AISC/AWS codes.

Qualifications

• Review drawings to determine scope, steel grades, and tonnage.
• Perform material takeoffs for structural steel and miscellaneous metals.
• Compute overall costs including materials, shop labor, crane/equipment rentals, and field erection.

Responsibilities

• Blueprint & Specification Analysis: Review architectural and structural drawings to determine the precise scope of work, steel grades, and tonnage needed.
• Quantity Takeoffs: Perform complete and traceable material takeoffs for structural steel, miscellaneous metals, bolts, and welds.
• Cost Calculation: Compute overall costs for raw materials, shop labor, crane/equipment rentals, and field erection.
• Vendor & Subcontractor Leveling: Solicit, compare, and level quotes from steel suppliers, coaters, and subcontractors.
• RFI Management: Issue and track RFIs to general contractors and engineers to clarify bid details.
• Leadership & Review: Review and validate estimates prepared by junior estimators, offering mentorship and process improvements.

Skills

Blueprint analysis

Quantity takeoffs

Cost calculation

Vendor & subcontractor quotes

RFI management

Leadership & mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

Trimble PowerFab

Tekla EPM

Fabsuite

Fabtrol

Job description

MK Consulting Group in Charlotte, NC seeks a Senior Estimator for Structural Steel and Misc. Metals to lead cost projections and bid preparation on complex steel fabrication and erection projects.

You will review drawings, perform takeoffs, compute costs, coordinate with vendors, manage RFIs, mentor junior estimators, and drive accuracy and timeliness in the bid process. Location is Charlotte, NC with 5–8+ years of experience and strong knowledge of AISC/AWS codes.