Senior Structural Steel Estimator - Lead Bid & Cost Expert

Jobot; Knights Ferry (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Sick pay

Vacation

9 holidays

Simple IRA

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Estimator- Structural Steel to lead estimating efforts for structural steel fabrication projects in California. The role involves reviewing bid invitations, preparing detailed takeoffs and cost estimates, and ensuring bids are competitive and profitable.

Responsibilities include coordinating with project management, purchasing, and subcontractors, analyzing market data, and ensuring adherence to cost requirements throughout the bid process.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on estimating experience.
• Ability to prepare accurate, competitive bids for structural steel fabrication.
• Ability to perform detailed takeoffs and develop full cost estimates.
• Proficient with estimating software such as FabSuite, FabTrol, Tekla EPM, or similar.
• Solid understanding of AISC standards and fabrication processes.

Responsibilities

• Review bid invitations, drawings, and specifications to determine project scope and requirements.
• Prepare detailed takeoffs for structural steel, miscellaneous metals, and related materials.
• Prepare estimate prices on change orders on existing contracts assuring proper accounting.
• Read and understand job bid instructions and detailed specifications.
• Estimate all necessary labor, materials, buyout items and equipment costs.
• Analyze historical data and current market pricing to ensure competitive and accurate bids.
• Ensure projects meet cost requirements.
• Meet with Sr. Project Manager if costs exceed budget and obtain permission before approving out-of-budget costs.
• Interface with necessary department and subcontractors to determine the scheduling of work and materials.
• Coordinate with Purchasing to obtain vendor and subcontractor pricing.
• Meet with key personnel to ensure timelines of each project.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, scope reviews, and post-bid negotiations.
• Meet and confer with Owner, Architect, Engineers, Contractors, Detailers, Plant & Field crews to verify accuracy & completeness of all construction drawings.

Skills

Estimating experience

Bid preparation

Takeoffs

Team collaboration

AISC standards understanding

Tools

FabSuite

FabTrol

Tekla EPM

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Senior Estimator- Structural Steel to lead estimating efforts for structural steel fabrication projects in California. The role involves reviewing bid invitations, preparing detailed takeoffs and cost estimates, and ensuring bids are competitive and profitable.

Responsibilities include coordinating with project management, purchasing, and subcontractors, analyzing market data, and ensuring adherence to cost requirements throughout the bid process.