Senior Structural Estimator - Steel Projects Leader

Schuff Steel Co.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Schuff Steel Co. in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead bid efforts on complex structural steel and heavy plate projects. You will review blueprints, perform takeoffs, develop detailed price estimates, and collaborate with fabrication, purchasing, and field teams to ensure accurate, competitive proposals.

The role demands strong numerical skills, attention to detail, and clear written communication to support project management and client expectations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ten (10) or more YOE estimating and bidding on structural steel and heavy plate projects.
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Construction Management, Civil/Structural Engineering or Business.
• Three (3) years of the required experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Proven record of progressively responsible experience estimating structural steel construction projects and overall positive track-record of providing companies with accurate information that aids operations in achieving organizational business goals.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze blueprints, specifications, and other documentation presented by the client, to accurately prepare and estimate projects.
• Collaborate with others on how we want to build the job in fabrication and erection.
• Prepare detail oriented and accurate estimates on new projects and estimate prices for any change orders on existing contracts, meeting assigned deadlines.
• Prepare take off of steel materials, estimate all necessary shop labor and field erection, estimate materials, buyout items and equipment cost etc. to prepare a thorough bid estimate.
• Type up all estimates in our in house computer program, enter takeoffs, drawing numbers etc.
• Read and interpret job bid instructions, detailed specifications, prepare a “take off” of materials included in the job, estimate all necessary labor, materials, buyout items, equipment costs (including crane costs) to prepare a thorough price estimate.
• Work directly with Sales and Pre-construction Teams to understand size and scope of projects along with timelines and applicable project deadlines.
• Adhere to and follow the Schuff estimating guidelines and procedures.
• Be comfortable to discuss alternative recommendations on projects in which management requires alternative estimates to meet client needs.
• Interact with other key team members professionally.
• Prepare pricing estimates on new projects and estimate prices on change orders on existing contracts, and summarize results with appropriate leaders to ensure all aspects of job.

Skills

Numerical accuracy

Attention to detail

Written communication

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/ Civil/ Structural Engineering or Business

10+ years estimating experience

Tools

MS Office

MS Excel

Smartsheet

MS Teams

Job description

Schuff Steel Co. in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead bid efforts on complex structural steel and heavy plate projects. You will review blueprints, perform takeoffs, develop detailed price estimates, and collaborate with fabrication, purchasing, and field teams to ensure accurate, competitive proposals.

The role demands strong numerical skills, attention to detail, and clear written communication to support project management and client expectations.