Steel Estimator

Berlin Steel, Inc.; Berlin (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Berlin Steel, Inc. is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Estimator to join our team in Kensington, CT. This role focuses on structural steel and miscellaneous metals, performing accurate quantity takeoffs and preparing competitive bids.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and relevant educational background or 5+ years of construction estimating experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Associate’s degree in construction-related field or accounting/finance with engineering courses OR minimum of 5 years experience in construction estimating.
• Strong understanding of structural steel and/or miscellaneous metals fabrication and erection.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate bid instructions and documents, noting deviations.
• Examine bid forms, specifications, and drawings carefully.
• Attend pre-bid and/or scope review meetings as required.
• Solicit pricing and delivery commitments from vendors.
• Prepare a complete takeoff of materials.
• Provide a comprehensive estimating recap in standard format.
• Assemble all required paperwork for the bid.
• Prepare bid proposals with all pertinent information.
• Follow company start-up procedures upon project award.
• Communicate with clients to clarify scope items.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Understanding of structural steel

Understanding of miscellaneous metals fabrication

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Associate’s degree in construction or accounting/finance

Job description

The Berlin Steel Construction Company is a full-service specialty contractor, primarily with structural steel and miscellaneous metals. We design, fabricate, and erect structures in the Northeast and in other parts of the country. We have 2 fabrication facilities, 4 erection operations facilities, and 6 office locations that provide engineering and management of projects. We are a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP) with a desire for growth. We service the private commercial, public, institutional, and industrial markets.

We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Estimator in our Kensington, CT office to join our team and support our operations in structural steel and miscellaneous metals. This role is responsible for performing accurate quantity takeoffs, developing thorough cost estimates, and preparing competitive bids while ensuring adherence to company processes and industry standards. As part of our Estimating team, you will contribute to process improvements that support standardization, efficiency, and profitability across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate all bid instructions and documents, noting deviations from the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Code of Standard Practice and any special requirements affecting cost or operations.
• Examine bid forms, special conditions, specifications, general notes, and drawings—paying close attention to customized or non-standard components.
• Attend pre-bid and/or scope review meetings as required.
• Solicit pricing and delivery commitments from preferred vendors for all products not produced in-house; obtain and review vendor/subcontractor quotes for clarifications and exclusions.
• Prepare a complete takeoff of materials, applying labor hours and other costs to produce a full estimate and equipment plan.
• Provide a comprehensive estimating recap in the company’s standard format for review with the Estimating and/or Division Manager.
• Assemble all required paperwork for the bid, including forms, unit pricing, bid bonds, and insurance calculations
• Prepare bid proposals with all pertinent information, qualifications, clarifications, and exclusions.
• Upon project award, follow company start-up procedures and ensure a thorough handoff to the assigned Project Manager.
• Serve as a reference to the Project Manager throughout the duration of the project.
• Communicate with clients and stakeholders to clarify scope items and resolve questions through RFIs.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Associate’s degree in construction related field or accounting/finance with courses in engineering OR minimum of 5 years of experience in construction estimating.
• Strong understanding of structural steel and/or miscellaneous metals fabrication and erection.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (e.g., Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Teams).