Senior Steel Estimator for EPC/PEMB & TI Bids

Primoris Services Corporation; California; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Company Holidays

Paid PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with matching contribution

Job summary

Primoris Services Corporation is seeking an experienced Steel Estimator to lead structural steel estimates for complex EPC projects. From job walks to final proposals, you will own the process, shape competitive bids, and coordinate with engineering and field teams to drive successful execution.

You will develop quantity take-offs, prepare detailed proposals, and manage PEMB and miscellaneous steel estimates while ensuring compliance with industry standards and the EPC workflow.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in industrial construction.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
• Strong take-off and bid development skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend job walks to gather information for estimates.
• Develop quantity take-offs and detailed proposals.
• Handle miscellaneous metals and PEMB estimates for EPC projects.
• Participate in post-bid discussions and value engineering.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure accurate estimates and smooth handoffs.

Skills

Quantity take-off

Communication skills

Independent work

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Join a top-ranked EPC leader as a Steel Estimator where you’ll take the lead on structural steel estimates for complex industrial projects. From job walks to final proposals, you’ll own the process, shape competitive bids, and partner closely with engineering and field teams to drive successful project execution. If you’re an experienced steel estimator looking to make an impact on high-visibility industrial and EPC work, this role is built for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend job walks to gather necessary information for project estimates.
• Perform quantity take-offs and develop detailed, comprehensive proposals.
• Handle miscellaneous metals as part of the estimating process.
• Specialize in estimating for pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMB) including handling tenant improvement (TI) work
• Participate in post-bid discussions to finalize bid prices and project scopes.
• Engage in post-bid value engineering to optimize project costs and scope.
• Communicate effectively, both in writing and orally, with team members and clients.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers to ensure accurate and competitive estimates.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and best practices.
• Participate in preparing and presenting cost estimates to clients and stakeholders
• Coordinate with EPC project teams to gather necessary information and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Develop and manage structural and miscellaneous steel estimates for EPC projects, ensuring all aspects of engineering, procurement, and construction are accurately accounted for.
• Develop and manage structural and miscellaneous steel estimates for firm lump sum small-scale industrial projects.
• Transition from estimating to the field team after successful bids to ensure smooth project execution and continuity.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in industrial construction.
• Proficiency in construction estimating software, MS Word and Excel
• Strong quantity take-off skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with miscellaneous metals.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices.
• Proven experience in bidding for EPC projects, including a thorough understanding of the EPC process and requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Ability to transition from estimating to the field team after successful bids to ensure project continuity and success.
• Annual salary range of $140 -175k commensurate with education, skills and experience
• Paid Company Holidays
• Paid PTO
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short Term/Long Term Disability, 401K with matching contribution

Company Overview

Primoris was formed in 2004 as the parent company and is traded on the NYSE under the symbol PRIM. We provide a wide range of construction, maintenance, and engineering services for power generation, oil and gas, chemical, pipeline, utilities and distribution, and civil infrastructure clients. Primoris is ranked in the top 1% of the prestigious Top 600 Specialty Contractors List by Engineering News-Record (ENR), having built projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. For additional information, please visit www.prim.com .

Agency Statement

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contactHR.

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