Sr. Steel Estimator

Adena Corporation; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Adena Corporation in Mansfield, OH seeks a Senior Structural Steel Estimator to lead budgets, detailed estimates, and competitive bids for fabrication and erection projects. You will evaluate drawings, specs, schedules, and risks to develop complete project pricing and support design-assist and value-engineering efforts.

As a senior member of the estimating team, you will mentor junior estimators, establish estimating standards, and build strong relationships with owners, architects, engineers,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of structural steel fabrication estimating experience
• Strong understanding of fabrication, detailing, shop ops and erection practices
• Experience providing design‑assist and preconstruction services
• Proficiency with Tekla Structures and Bluebeam Revu

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, negotiated proposals
• Develop complete project pricing for fabrication and erection projects
• Provide design‑assist and value‑engineering support
• Mentor and coach less‑experienced estimators and establish estimating standards

Skills

Estimating leadership

Client relationship mgmt

Communication

Mentoring

Tools

Tekla Structures

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Position Title: Sr. Steel Estimator

Location: Mansfield, OH

Date Posted: 09/28/2026

Pay Range: N/A

Salary Interval: Salary

Position Description

The Senior Structural Steel Fabrication Estimator is responsible for leading the preparation of conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, negotiated proposals, and competitive bids for structural steel fabrication and erection projects. This position evaluates project drawings, specifications, schedules, contract requirements, constructability considerations, and commercial risks to develop complete and competitive project pricing.

The Senior Estimator also provides design-assist and value-engineering support, participates in project pursuit and pricing decisions, and develops productive relationships with owners, architects, engineers, construction managers, general contractors, and other industry partners. As a senior member of the estimating team, this position establishes estimating standards, reviews the work of other estimators, and provides coaching and technical guidance to less-experienced team members.

Position Requirements

Desired Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of structural steel fabrication estimating experience.
• Strong understanding of structural steel fabrication, detailing, shop operations, and erection practices.
• Proficiency with Tekla Structures and Bluebeam Revu.
• Demonstrated success developing conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, and negotiated proposals.
• Experience providing design-assist and preconstruction services.
• Strong client relationship management and business development skills.
• Understanding of design-build, CMAR, negotiated, and traditional hard-bid delivery methods.
• Experience leading, mentoring, or developing estimating personnel.
• Ability to communicate effectively with owners, architects, engineers, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of AISC standards and structural steel industry best practices.
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational, analytical, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to contribute to company growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer

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