Structural Steel Estimator: Drive Bids, Specs & Projects

Doral Corporation; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

FSA

Pet insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Annual company picnic

Paid holidays

Job summary

Doral Corporation, a Milwaukee-based specialty industrial contractor, is seeking a Structural/Misc. Metals Estimator. You will estimate structural and miscellaneous metals for diverse projects, leverage fabrication tech, and coordinate with purchasing and operations.

The role involves bid preparation, on-site reviews, vendor coordination, and potential travel nationwide to walk sites. Bachelor’s or Associate in Construction Management and 3–5 years estimating experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Construction Management and/or 3-5 years of industry experience in a Project Management or Estimating position.
• Structural Steel / Miscellaneous metals estimating experience is required.
• Demonstrated Success in prior roles/projects. Project portfolio/examples preferred.
• Experienced with a PC and Microsoft Office, ability to use CAD or Tekla is a plus. Experience with estimating software a plus.
• Good oral and written communication skills required.
• Ability to remain cool under pressure and handle multiple jobs/responsibilities at the same time.

Responsibilities

• Stay in constant communication with Business Development, Operations, and Project Management to understand current and future work opportunities.
• Create and maintain strong relationships with customers, vendors and subcontractors.
• Prepare a detailed scope of work for each job to be quoted from an on-site project review and gathering all bid documents provided by the customer.
• Provide a detailed estimate for each job including cost of materials, drawing/detailing, labor, equipment, travel expenses, subcontractors, permits, etc.
• Work closely with steel suppliers and Doral Purchasing Agent to understand best price and lead times available to meet project requirements. Understanding job specific material specifications/certifications is critical to facilitate the most accurate material estimate available.
• All contract language must be reviewed prior to completing and sending a quote; this includes schedules, subcontractor agreements, payment terms, insurance/bonding requirements, liquidated damages, etc.
• When you bid and are awarded a project, you will have a handoff meeting with the project manager and fabrication department to review the job scope, bid, hours, materials, etc. This is a critical meeting and you as the estimator will be responsible for facilitating this meeting to explain the requirements and specifics of the job.
• Once a project is awarded you will coordinate with the fabrication department regarding material ordering and availability.
• Coordinate with Doral Purchasing Agent, vendors and subcontractors to get all necessary materials and services ordered.
• Be an active resource/team member during the project and be readily available to support the job as necessary.
• Actively monitor the schedule and financial performance of the job related to the detailed scope of work and estimate- and raise concerns immediately to the project manager and your manager.
• Make constant adjustments to your estimating strategy based on past performance of jobs and be very aware and informed of new technology and efficiency gains in the fabrication department.
• Be an active participant in post-job review to understand contributing factors to successes/failures of jobs as it pertains to future estimating.
• Full project management for 2-3 projects a year to get a holistic understanding of the estimating/project management cycle.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Under pressure multitasking

Project success experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Construction Management

Tools

CAD

Tekla

Estimating software

Job description

Doral Corporation, a Milwaukee-based specialty industrial contractor, is seeking a Structural/Misc. Metals Estimator. You will estimate structural and miscellaneous metals for diverse projects, leverage fabrication tech, and coordinate with purchasing and operations.

The role involves bid preparation, on-site reviews, vendor coordination, and potential travel nationwide to walk sites. Bachelor’s or Associate in Construction Management and 3–5 years estimating experience preferred.