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Structural Steel Estimator

Job in Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina, 28601, USA
Listing for: Blueprint Search Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-05
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Structural Engineer, Estimator, Building & Residential Construction, Construction Labor & Trades
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 65000 - 95000 USD Yearly USD 65000.00 95000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

We are seeking an experienced Structural Steel Estimator to prepare accurate, competitive estimates for structural steel, miscellaneous metals, and fabrication projects. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of steel fabrication, construction drawings, material takeoffs, and labor/material pricing.

Key Responsibilities
  • Review structural drawings, specifications, and bid documents
  • Perform material and quantity takeoffs for structural steel and miscellaneous metals
  • Estimate material, labor, fabrication, equipment, freight, and subcontractor costs
  • Develop pricing for beams, columns, joists, trusses, decking, stairs, railings, plate work, and miscellaneous steel
  • Solicit and evaluate supplier and subcontractor pricing
  • Identify scope gaps, exclusions, conflicts, and project risks
  • Prepare competitive bids, proposals, and change-order pricing
  • Coordinate with project managers, engineers, detailers, shop personnel, and vendors
Qualifications
  • 3+ years of structural steel, miscellaneous metals, or metal fabrication estimating experience
  • Strong ability to read structural drawings and specifications
  • Knowledge of structural steel shapes, fabrication processes, and construction methods
  • Experience with material takeoffs and labor/material pricing
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
  • Bluebeam, Tekla, or similar estimating/detailing software experience is a plus
Preferred:

Experience working for a structural steel fabricator, steel erector, miscellaneous metals contractor, or commercial/industrial steel contractor. Hands-on knowledge of steel fabrication operations is highly valued.

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