Bid Writer​/Estimator

Job Title: Bid Writer/Estimator

Location: Houston, TX (On-site 5 days per week)

Salary: $85,000 - $95,000 base (flexible for the right candidate) + performance-based bonuses

A leading heavy steel fabrication business is seeking a Bid Writer/Estimator to support the estimating team in preparing complete, professional bid packages for large-scale fabricated structures. Projects include custom bridges, hydraulic gates, dock structures, and other complex steel fabrications.

This position is ideal for someone with a strong technical writing ability and estimating support experience, who can confidently review drawings and specifications and produce clear, logical, well‑written scope documents and bid submissions.

• Reviewing drawings, specifications, and bid requirements
• Producing professionally written scopes of work and bid documentation
• Coordinating proposal documents such as qualifications, resumes, schedules, clarifications, and supporting technical submittals
• Supporting estimators in assembling complete bid packages
• Assisting post‑award with project submittals and technical documentation (as needed)
• Working closely with estimating, project management, engineering, and shop teams

• 1+ years of relevant experience (estimating support, technical proposals, project engineering, fabrication, or construction administration)
• Strong technical writing and communication skills (proper grammar and professional document formatting essential)
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and project specifications
• Familiarity with fabrication or heavy industrial construction environments preferred
• Tekla experience required.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Able to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a bid‑driven environment
• Must be local to Houston or willing to relocate
• Must be comfortable working primarily on‑site (with flexibility for occasional personal needs)