Senior Structural Steel Estimator: Take-Off & Bids

Dbm Global; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Schuff Steel is seeking a Structural Steel Estimator in Portland, OR to produce accurate bid estimates. You will review blueprints, perform take-offs, and calculate labor, materials, and equipment costs for new projects and change orders.

You will collaborate with fabrication, purchasing, field erection, and pre-construction teams to align scope, timelines, and client requirements while following company estimating guidelines and procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with structural drawing or drafting course work.
• Vocation or other secondary education program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze blueprints, specifications, and client documents to prepare estimates.
• Collaborate with fabrication and erection teams on build approach.
• Prepare detailed estimates for new projects and change orders, meeting deadlines.
• Create take-offs of steel materials, labor, buyout items, and equipment costs to produce bids.
• Enter estimates in the in-house system with drawings and references.
• Read bid instructions and summarize materials, labor, and equipment for pricing.
• Work with Sales and Pre-construction teams to understand project size, scope, and timelines.
• Adhere to estimating guidelines and procedures.
• Discuss alternative recommendations when needed to meet client needs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Drafting/drawing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with structural drawing/drafting course

Vocational/secondary education preferred

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Schuff Steel is seeking a Structural Steel Estimator in Portland, OR to produce accurate bid estimates. You will review blueprints, perform take-offs, and calculate labor, materials, and equipment costs for new projects and change orders.

You will collaborate with fabrication, purchasing, field erection, and pre-construction teams to align scope, timelines, and client requirements while following company estimating guidelines and procedures.