Senior & Lead Structural Steel Estimator

Reports to: President, Head of Sales & Estimating

Environment: In our Belmont, NC office, working with Trimble Power Fab estimating software.

Steel Specialty is a quickly growing 2nd generation Steel Fabrication company with a strong culture - collaborative, family-friendly, professional & personable. 50+ years ago, we started as a Miscellaneous Steel Fabricator and later added Structural Steel to our wheelhouse. We manage jobs for our customers in Healthcare, Commercial, Industrial, Higher Education, etc. We are proud of our long-standing reputation for craftsmanship, reliability, and integrity.

We are committed to creating an excellent workplace, supporting the growth & success of our employees and partners, and delivering high-value, on‑time solutions to our customers.

• Review & validate estimates prepared by junior estimators; provide constructive feedback & guidance to improve accuracy & efficiency.
• Issue & track RFI's to General Contractors; ensure all responses are integrated into final pricing.
• Collect, level, and compare vendor, subcontractor, and supplier quotes for accuracy & completeness.
• Analyze company data, monitor budgets & prices using software packages.
• Identify labor, material, costs and time requirements by researching proposals, blueprints, and related documents.
• Prepare detailed cost estimate reports & present job recaps & bid summaries to Estimating Manager / President when requested.
• Some travel within 60 miles of office – no overnight travel.

• Responsive teammate & communicator with a positive attitude.
• Cross collaborator with GC's, subs, and leadership.
• Analytically minded and high attention to detail.
• Time management expert. Strategic thinker & planner. Strong problem solver.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field OR equivalent experience in construction/steel estimating.
• 8+ years of experience estimating structural / miscellaneous steel (Medical, Commercial, Industrial, Higher Education projects preferred).
• Strong knowledge of structural steel design, fabrication, and erection process, AISC codes, and AWS welding standards.
• Experience soliciting & leveling vendor / subcontractor quotes & preparing complete cost estimate reports.
• Hands‑on RFI's, scope reviews, and budget monitoring within estimating software.

• Proficiency in Trimble Power Fab estimating software or equivalent.
• Rigorous with risk assessment and cost validation.
• Experience mentoring, training, or leading junior / entry level estimators.

• Be a part of a team that is highly emotionally intelligent and expanding quickly, with a passion for high‑quality service and family‑friendly culture.
• Base salary negotiations depend on experience & will be discussed during your first phone interview.
• Annual end‑of‑year bonus.
• 401(k) retirement fund with company matching.
• Access to health, dental, vision, and ancillary insurance.
• Employer paid medical premiums.
• Paid vacation.
• Opportunity to grow internally – ask us about your growth path with Steel Specialty!