Construction Estimator (Division 5 - Metals & Steel)

Responsibilities include: Perform complete estimating workflows for Division 5 steel and metals projects Conduct detailed quantity takeoffs from commercial and industrial plans, drawings, and specifications Review and interpret construction documents to identify project scope and requirements Calculate material, labor, fabrication, and steel installation costs Prepare accurate and competitive project estimates Use Bluebeam, Procore, and Microsoft Excel throughout the estimating process Support bid preparation and submission processes Coordinate project requirements within established operational workflows Identify scope details, quantities, exclusions, and potential estimating risks Maintain organized estimating documentation and cost information Collaborate with internal teams to clarify project requirements and deliver accurate bids Required Skills & Experience — NON-NEGOTIABLE:3+ years of dedicated construction estimating experience Strong background specifically in Division 5 Metals & Steel Experience with commercial and industrial construction projects Residential-only estimating experience does not qualify Strong quantity takeoff and construction document interpretation skills Proficiency with Bluebeam Proficiency with Procore Strong Microsoft Excel skills Practical knowledge of steel installation and field assembly Ability to accurately estimate material, labor, and installation costs Fluent English communication skills Ability to work full-time, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM EST

Preferred Qualifications: Civil Engineering degree or equivalent technical/construction background Knowledge of AISC standards and guidelines Experience estimating structural steel and related Division 5 scopes Field experience or strong conceptual understanding of steel installation Experience working with U.S.-based commercial or industrial contractors, fabricators, or steel companies Tools: Bluebeam Procore Microsoft Excel Standard construction estimating and project management tools Strong Candidate Signals: Strong AISC knowledge Direct experience estimating structural steel and Division 5 metals Hands-on field experience with steel installation or field assembly Experience estimating labor and installation requirements, not just material quantities Experience independently managing complete estimating workflowsA strong track record supporting commercial and industrial bidding processes The client has a pragmatic, direct, standards-focused, and project-driven working style. The ideal candidate is: Detail-oriented and highly accurate Comfortable taking ownership of estimates Strong at interpreting construction drawings and specifications Familiar with U.S. construction practices Reliable and consistently available during EST business hours Comfortable working within structured operational workflows Clear and direct in English communication