Senior Steel Estimator: Lead Bids, Budgets & Fabrication

Frederick Fox LLC; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Frederick Fox LLC in Livonia, MI is seeking a Senior Steel Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates for structural steel, fabrication, and erection on diverse projects. You will lead hard bids, develop conceptual budgets, and coordinate with preconstruction, engineering, procurement, and operations to align with client requirements.

The role requires seven years of estimating experience in steel construction, strong takeoff and cost analysis skills, and the ability to present detailed

Qualifications

• 7 years of professional estimating experience in steel construction.
• Experience preparing detailed estimates, competitive bids, budgets, and comprehensive proposals.
• Experience reviewing drawings, specifications, bid documents, and contractual requirements.
• PE license is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specs, bids to establish scope and estimating requirements.
• Lead hard-bid estimates for structural steel, fabrication, erection.
• Develop budgets, quantity takeoffs, labor/material costs, subcontractor pricing.
• Coordinate with preconstruction, engineering, procurement, and operations teams.
• Prepare proposals, narratives, schedules, and pricing summaries.
• Support project execution with cost analysis and change orders.

Skills

Steel construction

Estimating

Bid development

Vendor negotiation

Microsoft Excel

Collaboration with teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Construction Management

Professional Engineer (PE) license (plus)

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Project

Digital takeoff tools

Excel

Job description

Frederick Fox LLC in Livonia, MI is seeking a Senior Steel Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates for structural steel, fabrication, and erection on diverse projects. You will lead hard bids, develop conceptual budgets, and coordinate with preconstruction, engineering, procurement, and operations to align with client requirements.

The role requires seven years of estimating experience in steel construction, strong takeoff and cost analysis skills, and the ability to present detailed