Structural Steel/Misc. Metals Senior Estimator

MK Consulting Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MK Consulting Group in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Estimator for Structural Steel and Misc. Metals to lead detailed cost projections for fabrication and erection projects. You will review drawings, perform takeoffs, and calculate comprehensive costs to support competitive bids.

Responsibilities also include managing RFIs, coordinating with suppliers and subcontractors, and mentoring junior estimators while applying AISC standards and AWS welding codes wherever applicable.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of construction estimating experience focused on structural and miscellaneous steel.
• Deep knowledge of AISC standards and AWS welding codes.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings to determine scope, steel grades, and tonnage.
• Perform takeoffs for structural steel, miscellaneous metals, bolts, and welds.
• Compute costs for raw materials, shop labor, crane rentals, and field erection.
• Solicit and level quotes from steel suppliers and subcontractors.
• Issue RFIs and track bid clarifications with GMPs and general contractors.
• Mentor junior estimators and drive process improvements.

Skills

Blueprint analysis

Quantity takeoffs

Cost calculation

Vendor & subcontractor leveling

RFI management

Leadership & review

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management / Civil Engineering

Tools

Trimble PowerFab

Tekla EPM

Fabsuite

Fabtrol

Job description

• Construction/Facilities

Senior Estimator for Structural Steel and Misc. Metals

prepares detailed, accurate cost projections for material, labor, equipment, and time requirements on steel fabrication and erection projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Blueprint & Specification Analysis: Review architectural and structural drawings to determine the precise scope of work, steel grades, and tonnage needed.
• Quantity Takeoffs: Perform complete and traceable material takeoffs for structural steel, miscellaneous metals, bolts, and welds.
• Cost Calculation: Compute overall costs for raw materials, shop labor, crane/equipment rentals, and field erection.
• Vendor & Subcontractor Leveling: Solicit, compare, and level quotes from steel suppliers, coaters, and subcontractors.
• RFI Management: Issue and track Requests for Information (RFIs) to general contractors and engineers to clarify bid details.
• Leadership & Review: Review and validate estimates prepared by junior estimators, offering mentorship and process improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 5 to 8+ years of construction estimating experience with a strong focus on structural and miscellaneous steel fabrication.
Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) standards, AWS welding codes, and the steel erection process.
• Software Proficiency: Familiarity with industry estimating tools such as Trimble PowerFab, Tekla EPM, Fabsuite, or Fabtrol.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).