Structural Steel Estimator

Novax Recruitment Group; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching contributions

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Disability and life insurance

Paid time off

Safety equipment provided

Wellness and employee assistance

Ongoing professional development and培训

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Group seeks a Structural Steel Estimator to prepare accurate lump-sum estimates from drawings and specifications. You will develop pricing, obtain vendor quotes, and coordinate with General Contractors and the estimating team to deliver competitive proposals.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in industrial/commercial steel fabrication, strong drawing interpretation, and proficient Excel/Bluebeam/On-Screen Takeoff skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in industrial/commercial steel fabrication.
• Strong ability to read and interpret structural and architectural drawings.
• Identify changes and accurately capture project scope.
• Understanding of standard construction practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of AISC practices and regulations relating to steel construction and design.
• Excellent mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform full lump-sum takeoffs for material, labor, vendor, and equipment costs.
• Review drawings and project specs to identify scope.
• Develop pricing using estimating spreadsheets and project docs.
• Obtain vendor pricing for materials and subcontracted work.
• Communicate with General Contractors about questions, requirements, and schedules.
• Prepare detailed scopes of work and takeoffs for proposals.
• Develop lists of inclusions, exclusions, and qualifications for proposals.
• Work with Estimating Manager to maintain department schedule.
• Track previous bids and communicate bid status and awards.
• Communicate project progress to stakeholders.
• Distribute project information to Project Managers and customers.

Skills

5+ years experience

Read drawings

Excel

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

Mathematical skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

A growing structural steel organization is looking for an experienced Structural Steel Estimator to join its team in North Texas.

This role is responsible for developing accurate project estimates based on customer-provided drawings, specifications, and project requirements. You’ll perform detailed takeoffs, develop material and labor pricing, obtain vendor quotes, and work closely with General Contractors and the estimating team to build complete and competitive proposals.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in commercial and/or industrial structural steel, excellent drawing-reading skills, and the ability to produce accurate estimates from project documents.

What You’ll Do

• Perform full lump-sum takeoffs for material, labor, vendor, and equipment costs.
• Review structural and architectural drawings and project specifications to identify the complete project scope.
• Develop detailed pricing using estimating spreadsheets and project documentation.
• Obtain vendor pricing for materials and subcontracted scope.
• Communicate with General Contractors regarding project questions, requirements, and schedules.
• Prepare detailed scopes of work and takeoffs for proposal submission.
• Develop lists of inclusions, exclusions, and qualifications for customer proposals.
• Work closely with the Estimating Manager to maintain the estimating department schedule.
• Track previous bids and communicate with General Contractors regarding bid status and awards.
• Communicate project progress and updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare and distribute project information to Project Managers, internal support teams, and customers.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in the industrial/commercial steel fabrication industry.
• Strong ability to read and interpret structural and architectural drawings.
• Ability to identify changes and accurately capture project scope.
• Strong understanding of standard construction practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of AISC practices, rules, and regulations relating to steel construction and design.
• Excellent mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with Bluebeam and On-Screen Takeoff.
• High school diploma required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.

What’s Offered

• $90,000 - $110,000 annual salary
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability and life insurance
• Paid time off
• Safety equipment provided
• Wellness and employee assistance resources
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

Why Join?

You’ll be joining an organization focused on quality, safety, teamwork, and continuous development, with the opportunity to work on structural steel projects and contribute directly to successful project delivery.