Senior Structural Steel Estimator: Bid Strategy & Wins

Novax Recruitment Ltd; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Ltd. is assisting a growing structural steel company in Texas in finding a Senior Structural Steel Estimator. The role focuses on developing accurate, competitive project estimates and liaising with contractors and vendors.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of commercial/industrial structural steel estimating experience, strong reading of drawings, and proficiency with Excel, Bluebeam, and On-Screen Takeoff. High school diploma required; advanced degrees preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial or industrial structural steel fabrication.
• Strong structural steel estimating experience.
• Ability to read and interpret structural and architectural drawings.
• Knowledge of AISC practices, standards, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare full lump-sum takeoffs covering material, labour, vendor, and equipment costs.
• Review structural and architectural drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Develop detailed estimates using Excel-based takeoff spreadsheets.
• Obtain and review vendor and subcontractor pricing.
• Communicate with General Contractors regarding project scope, questions, and schedules.
• Prepare detailed scopes of work, takeoffs, inclusions, exclusions, and qualifications.
• Work closely with the Estimating Manager to meet bid deadlines and manage the estimating schedule.
• Track submitted bids and communicate with General Contractors regarding project awards.
• Provide estimating updates and project information to internal teams and customers.

Skills

Reading drawings

Structural steel estimation

Excel & MS Office

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

AISC standards

Analytical thinking

Communication

Mathematical skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree (preferred)

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Novax Recruitment Ltd. is assisting a growing structural steel company in Texas in finding a Senior Structural Steel Estimator. The role focuses on developing accurate, competitive project estimates and liaising with contractors and vendors.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of commercial/industrial structural steel estimating experience, strong reading of drawings, and proficiency with Excel, Bluebeam, and On-Screen Takeoff. High school diploma required; advanced degrees preferred.