Structural Steel Estimator - Competitive Pay & Benefits

Qualico Steel Company, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Holiday

Job summary

Qualico Steel Company, Inc. is seeking a Structural Steel Estimator to prepare cost estimates for fabrication and erection projects.

You will review drawings, specifications, and bid documents to define scope and quantify material, labor, and equipment requirements. This office-based role requires 3+ years of estimating structural steel, proficiency with estimating software and Excel, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must read and interpret structural and architectural drawings.
• Experience estimating structural steel fabrication/erection.
• Knowledge of steel materials, fabrication, connections and coatings.
• Proficient in estimating software and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specs, and bid documents to determine project scope.
• Perform material takeoffs for structural steel and misc metals.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for materials, labor, equipment, coatings, freight, and subcontracted work.
• Solicit, review, and analyze vendor and subcontractor pricing.
• Develop bid summaries with clarifications, exclusions, and assumptions.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and detailers to address scope questions.
• Track bid schedules and ensure timely bid submissions.
• Maintain historical cost data and estimating records.
• Participate in bid reviews and project handoff meetings.

Skills

Reading drawings

Analytical thinking

Communication

Excel

Bid management

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Qualico Steel Company, Inc. is seeking a Structural Steel Estimator to prepare cost estimates for fabrication and erection projects.

You will review drawings, specifications, and bid documents to define scope and quantify material, labor, and equipment requirements. This office-based role requires 3+ years of estimating structural steel, proficiency with estimating software and Excel, and strong analytical and communication skills.