Senior Steel Estimator – Structural & Misc Metals

gpac; Benicia (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Full benefits package (medical, dental

Paid time off and holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Exposure to diverse and high-profile |

Collaborative, team-oriented culture

Job summary

GPAC is recruiting a Steel Estimator for a well-established steel fabrication and erection company. You will prepare detailed cost estimates for structural steel and miscellaneous metals, analyze drawings, and generate bid packages to support pre-construction efforts.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of estimating experience in steel, strong drawing interpretation skills, and proficiency with Tekla, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, or Fabtrol, along with MS Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years estimating experience in steel fabrication and/or erection.
• Strong knowledge of structural steel and/or miscellaneous metals.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting architectural and structural drawings.
• Comfortable using estimating software and MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for structural steel and miscellaneous metals (e.g., stairs, railings, catwalks).
• Analyze construction drawings, specifications, and bid documents.
• Perform material takeoffs and generate accurate quantity estimates.
• Solicit vendor and subcontractor pricing for materials and services.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and fabrication teams.
• Utilize estimating software to generate proposals and bid packages.
• Participate in bid reviews and value-engineering discussions.
• Track project changes and adjust estimates accordingly.

Skills

Estimating in steel fabrication/erect

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering/related field

Tools

Tekla

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Fabtrol

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

GPAC is recruiting a Steel Estimator for a well-established steel fabrication and erection company. You will prepare detailed cost estimates for structural steel and miscellaneous metals, analyze drawings, and generate bid packages to support pre-construction efforts.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of estimating experience in steel, strong drawing interpretation skills, and proficiency with Tekla, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, or Fabtrol, along with MS Office.