Structural Steel Estimator - Miscellaneous Metals & Sales

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Senoia (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Page Mechanical Group, Inc. seeks a skilled Structural and Miscellaneous Steel Estimator and Salesperson to join our construction team in Georgia.

You will estimate costs for structural and miscellaneous steel components, support budgeting, and prepare competitive bid proposals to win projects. The role requires sharp attention to detail, ability to read drawings, and collaboration with project teams to resolve scope questions before bids.

Qualifications

• Ability to read structural drawings and specifications (AISC standards strongly preferred).
• Experience in detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimation for structural steel projects.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and estimating software; ability to meet tight bid deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specs, and bid docs to understand scope.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for structural steel, miscellaneous metals, bolts, welds, decking, coatings.

Skills

Structural steel estimating

Bid proposal development

Project coordination

Tools

Excel

Estimating software

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Structural and Miscellaneous Steel Estimator and Salesperson to join our dynamic construction team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for accurately estimating the costs associated with structural and miscellaneous steel components for various construction projects. Your expertise will support project planning, budgeting, and bidding processes, ensuring competitive pricing while maintaining quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical knowledge of construction estimating, contract negotiations, and project management principles, contributing to the successful delivery of both simple and complex steel structures..

Key Responsibilities

• Review architectural and structural drawings, specifications, and bid documents to fully understand project scope and requirements
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs from architectural and structural drawings for structural steel, miscellaneous metals, bolts, welds, decking, coatings, and related materials
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and bid proposals for structural and miscellaneous steel projects, including quantity takeoffs, subcontractor pricing, labor forecasting, and material cost analysis
• Develop comprehensive cost estimates covering fabrication, shop labor, field erection, equipment, crane services, and subcontracted work
• Solicit, evaluate, and compare subcontractor and vendor pricing to ensure competitive procurement and cost control (steel suppliers, galvanizers, painters, crane services, decking, etc.)
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, fabricators, and detailing teams to clarify scope requirements and resolve discrepancies prior to bid submission
• Coordinate with preconstruction teams throughout the estimating, bidding and procurement (Sales) process to ensure alignment on scope and strategy
• Identify scope gaps, exclusions, risks, and value engineering opportunities to improve competitiveness and project profitability
• Develop complete bid proposals, pricing summaries, and supporting documentation for submission deadlines
• Maintain and update historical cost databases to improve estimating accuracy and benchmarking over time
• Participate in bid reviews, handoff meetings, and turnover discussions with operations and project execution teams
• Follow up on all proposals to determine outcome, ask for the order and sell the project.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in structural and miscellaneous steel estimating or steel construction industry
• Ability to read and interpret structural steel drawings and specifications (AISC standards strongly preferred)
• Strong understanding of fabrication, welding, erection sequencing, and field installation methods
• Knowledge of construction sequencing, crane operations, rigging, and field logistics
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel and estimating software platforms
• High attention to detail with ability to perform under tight bid deadlines and fast-paced environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in structural steel detailing, project management, or field erection
• Experience with commercial construction bidding and negotiated work
• Familiarity with AISC standards and structural steel industry best practices
• Prior experience in a steel fabrication or erection estimating department

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year, DOE

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off