Senior Structural Steel Estimator – Lead Bids & Takeoffs

Jobot; Stockton (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 bid development for large-scale steel projects in Stockton, CA. You will review drawings, prepare detailed takeoffs, and estimate labor, materials, and equipment to deliver competitive bids.

The role requires 7+ years of estimating experience, proficiency with FabSuite/FabTrol/Tekla EPM, and collaboration with PM and production teams. Company benefits include medical, dental, vacation, and a Simple IRA.

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
• Experience working with project management and production teams.

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.
• Reviews plans and proposals to determine proper procedures in order to accomplish company goals.
• Ensure all aspects of projects are properly and thoroughly documented to ensure our interests are protected.
• Implementation of goals to increase our Steel Fab, Inc.’s reputation with General Contractors.

Skills

7+ years estimating

Bid preparation

Takeoffs

PM & production collaboration

Tools

FabSuite

FabTrol

Tekla EPM

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Senior Estimator- Structural Steel to lead bid development for large-scale steel projects in Stockton, CA. You will review drawings, prepare detailed takeoffs, and estimate labor, materials, and equipment to deliver competitive bids.

The role requires 7+ years of estimating experience, proficiency with FabSuite/FabTrol/Tekla EPM, and collaboration with PM and production teams. Company benefits include medical, dental, vacation, and a Simple IRA.