Senior Structural Steel Estimator: Cost & Vendor Review

Rinvio Recruitment; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an estimator for a construction role in Texas. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in the structural steel industry. Responsibilities include preparing cost estimates and managing the estimation process. Understanding of steel assembly and familiarity with contract drawings is essential. This position is based in the office.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in structural steel estimation.
• Strong understanding of construction processes.
• Familiar with industry contract drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates for structural steel components.
• Measure and calculate materials needed for construction.
• Create documents supporting complete estimates.
• Check vendor quotes against contract requirements.
• Assist in training junior estimators.

Skills

Experience in structural steel

Understanding of steel assembly

Computer skills (Bluebeam, Outlook, Microsoft Office)

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

This job is based in an office and reports to the Chief Estimator. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing cost estimates for structural steel components.

This means you will need to understand how to measure and calculate materials needed for construction. Y

our tasks will include creating documents that support the preparation of complete estimates.

You will need to measure different types of structural steel parts and understand the details needed for each.

You will also need to check quotes from vendors and subcontractors to make sure they meet the contract requirements.

You will create summaries of estimates that highlight basic and special requirements for the work needed, such as items that need to be bought from suppliers.

Additionally, you will help train less experienced estimators.

**Qualifications:**

- You must have at least five (5) years of experience in the structural steel industry in a similar role.

- You should understand how steel is made and how it is put together in construction.

- You must have experience working in construction.

*Preferred:**

- It is helpful to have strong experience reviewing contract drawings and specifications related to structural steel.

- You should have good computer skills and be familiar with programs like Bluebeam, Outlook, and Microsoft Office.

- A degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar field is preferred, but not necessary.