Sr. Steel Estimator

Construction Association of Michigan; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Association of Michigan in Mansfield, OH is seeking a Senior Structural Steel Estimator to lead budgets, estimates, and competitive bids for fabrication and erection projects.

The role evaluates drawings, specs, schedules and contract requirements, while providing design-assist and value-engineering support and mentoring junior staff.

As a senior team member, you will set estimating standards and build strong relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and contractors.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in structural steel fabrication estimating.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication, detailing, shop ops, erection.
• Proficient with Tekla Structures and Bluebeam Revu.
• Track record in conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, negotiated proposals.
• Experience delivering design-assist and preconstruction services.
• Excellent client relationship management and business development skills.
• Understanding of design-build, CMAR, negotiated, and hard-bid methods.
• Experience leading or mentoring estimating personnel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and leadership.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and growth-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, negotiated proposals, and competitive bids for steel fabrication projects.
• Evaluate project drawings, specifications, schedules, and contract requirements to develop complete pricing.
• Provide design-assist and value-engineering support; participate in pursuit decisions.
• Establish estimating standards and coach junior estimators; review teammates’ work.
• Develop productive relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and contractors to support opportunities.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Structural steel estimating

Budgeting & cost modelling

Tekla Structures

Bluebeam Revu

Design-assist & preconstruction

Client relationship management

Business development

Design-build/CMAR knowledge

Mentoring / leadership

Communication

AISC standards

Leadership & growth mindset

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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