Senior Structural Steel Estimator

Quality Welding & Fabrication, LLC; Lima (OH); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

SIMPLE IRA with 3% match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Remote work opportunities

Collaborative family-owned environment

Job summary

Quality Welding & Fabrication, LLC in Lima/Elida, Ohio, is seeking a Senior Structural Steel Estimator to manage the entire estimating process from drawings to bid packages. You will independently prepare complete bids for complex fabrication projects and ensure profitability while meeting bid deadlines.

The ideal candidate has at least 10 years in structural steel estimating, strong blueprint takeoff skills, and proficiency with STRUMIS, Bluebeam, and Excel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of structural steel fabrication estimating experience.
• Proven ability to independently prepare complete structural steel bids.
• Extensive knowledge of structural steel fabrication processes, materials, and labor costs.
• Advanced blueprint reading and material takeoff skills.
• Strong understanding of estimating accuracy, pricing, and profitability.
• Experience with structural steel estimating software and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently.
• Experience with STRUMIS and Bluebeam.
• Familiarity with AISC and AWS standards.
• Experience estimating miscellaneous metals and large structural steel fabrication projects.
• Understanding of fabrication shop operations and production capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepare complete structural steel fabrication estimates and bid packages.
• Review architectural and structural drawings, specifications, and addenda.
• Perform detailed material takeoffs and calculate fabrication labor, material, equipment, finishing, freight, and related costs.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor pricing.
• Identify project risks, scope discrepancies, exclusions, and special requirements.
• Prepare competitive bids while maintaining project profitability.
• Coordinate with project management, production, and leadership.
• Manage multiple estimates and meet established bid deadlines.
• Support project handoffs following awarded bids.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Material takeoffs

Estimating accuracy

Pricing & profitability

Independent work

Multi-project management

Structural steel estimating

Tools

STRUMIS

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Quality Welding & Fabrication, LLC | Lima/Elida, Ohio

$100,000–$110,000 annually | Full-Time | Salaried, Exempt

Hybrid | Remote opportunities for highly qualified candidates

Senior Structural Steel Estimator

Quality Welding & Fabrication, LLC | Lima/Elida, Ohio

$100,000–$110,000 annually | Full-Time | Salaried, Exempt

Hybrid | Remote opportunities for highly qualified candidates

About Us

Quality Welding & Fabrication is a growing, family-owned, AISC Certified Fabricator specializing in structural steel and miscellaneous metal fabrication. Our projects range from custom handrails and smaller fabrication jobs to complex structural steel projects valued at up to $10 million.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Structural Steel Estimator who can independently manage the entire estimating process, from reviewing drawings and specifications to preparing complete, accurate, competitive, and profitable bids.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently prepare complete structural steel fabrication estimates and bid packages.
• Review architectural and structural drawings, specifications, and addenda.
• Perform detailed material takeoffs and calculate fabrication labor, material, equipment, finishing, freight, and related costs.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor pricing.
• Identify project risks, scope discrepancies, exclusions, and special requirements.
• Prepare competitive bids while maintaining project profitability.
• Coordinate with project management, production, and leadership.
• Manage multiple estimates and meet established bid deadlines.
• Support project handoffs following awarded bids.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of structural steel fabrication estimating experience.
• Proven ability to independently prepare complete structural steel bids.
• Extensive knowledge of structural steel fabrication processes, materials, and labor costs.
• Advanced blueprint reading and material takeoff skills.
• Strong understanding of estimating accuracy, pricing, and profitability.
• Experience with structural steel estimating software and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with STRUMIS and Bluebeam.
• Familiarity with AISC and AWS standards.
• Experience estimating miscellaneous metals and large structural steel fabrication projects.
• Understanding of fabrication shop operations and production capabilities.

Remote Work Opportunity

We recognize that experienced structural steel estimators may not be located in northwest Ohio.

An initial on-site orientation at our Elida, Ohio facility is required to become familiar with our equipment, fabrication capabilities, processes, and team.

Following successful completion of the probationary period, remote work may be available based on demonstrated performance, operational needs, and management approval. Occasional on-site visits may be required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary of $100,000–$110,000, based on experience.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• SIMPLE IRA with a 3% company match, subject to plan eligibility.
• Remote work opportunities for qualified candidates.
• Diverse projects and a collaborative, family-owned work environment.

Quality Welding & Fabrication, LLC

Quality. On Time. Daily.

Quality Welding & Fabrication, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected status under applicable law.