Structural Steel / Misc Metals Estimator — Own the Bid Process

Trueline Publishing, LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Trueline Publishing, LLC in Dallas, TX seeks a Structural Steel / Miscellaneous Metals Estimator to own the estimating process for small to mid-size steel packages. This dedicated role focuses on cost structures, bid packages, and coordination with fabrication and operations teams to drive growth.

You will review drawings and specs, perform quantity takeoffs, prepare complete fabrication/install estimates, and manage multiple bids with deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Estimating experience in structural steel, miscellaneous metals, or steel fabrication.
• Read and interpret structural and architectural drawings.
• Strong knowledge of steel material quantities and pricing.
• Understanding of shop labor and fabrication productivity.
• Understanding of erection, installation, equipment, and field labor costs.
• Ability to take an opportunity from drawings through final bid.
• Strong math and analytical skills.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates and bid deadlines.
• Stable work history and long-term interest.
• Onsite in Dallas Monday–Friday.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, plans, specs, addenda, and bid documents.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for miscellaneous metals and small structural steel packages.
• Prepare complete estimates for fabrication and installation work.
• Calculate material quantities, steel costs, shop labor, fabrication hours, and production needs.
• Estimate field labor, erection, equipment, delivery, and installation costs.
• Price stairs, rails, canopies, bollards, gates, enclosures, and other steel components.
• Identify conditions affecting fabrication, access, or productivity.
• Solicit vendor and subcontractor pricing when needed.
• Prepare complete bid packages, proposals, clarifications, and final pricing.
• Coordinate with ownership, fabrication personnel, and internal teams.
• Grow bid volume and ownership of steel estimating function.

Skills

Estimating experience

Fabrication cost drivers

Misc metals estimating

Read drawings

Read specs

Quantities & pricing

Shop labor

Erection costs

Bid from drawings

Math & analytics

Organization

Bid deadlines

Stable history

Onsite Dallas

Job description

Trueline Publishing, LLC in Dallas, TX seeks a Structural Steel / Miscellaneous Metals Estimator to own the estimating process for small to mid-size steel packages. This dedicated role focuses on cost structures, bid packages, and coordination with fabrication and operations teams to drive growth.

You will review drawings and specs, perform quantity takeoffs, prepare complete fabrication/install estimates, and manage multiple bids with deadlines in a fast-paced environment.