Steel Estimator

Job Title: Steel Estimator

Employment Type: Full-time

Experience Required: 3–6+ years

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Steel Estimator to join our structural steel fabrication team. The ideal candidate will have 3–6+ years of estimating experience in a structural steel fabrication shop. Our company fabricates both structural steel and miscellaneous metals for a variety of commercial construction projects in the region.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare accurate and competitive estimates for structural and miscellaneous steel components.

Review architectural and structural drawings, specifications, and bid documents.

Perform detailed takeoffs and cost estimates using Tekla software.

Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and the fabrication team to ensure alignment between estimates and production.

Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors for material and service pricing.

Identify value engineering opportunities and provide cost-saving recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications:

3–6 years of steel estimating experience in a fabrication shop setting.

Proficient in Estimating software or Excel is preferred

Strong understanding of structural steel and miscellaneous metals (e.g., stairs, handrails, embeds).

Experience with commercial construction projects.

Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and communication skills.

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive base salary (commensurate with experience)

Company profit-sharing program

Health/Vision/Dental Plans

Relocation assistance available for the right candidate

Opportunity to join a stable, growing company with a strong regional reputation

Contact ;with your resume/project list for more information regarding this opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.