Senior Estimator – Structural Steel

A leading structural steel fabricator is seeking an experienced Estimating Manager to lead and oversee our estimating department. This leadership role is central to our preconstruction process, ensuring the delivery of accurate, competitive, and well-structured project budgets and estimates. As the Estimating Manager, you’ll work closely with the Sales and Project Management teams to manage the full estimating lifecycle. You’ll be responsible for the development of processes, team management, and continual improvement of tools and techniques used in estimating.
Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage estimating personnel, workload, and scheduling to meet bid deadlines

Assign Lead Estimators for bids and change orders and oversee their output

Review project documents (drawings, specs, schedules) to ensure comprehensive and accurate scoping

Prepare conceptual budgets using $/SF, $/Ton, etc.

Oversee bid proposals, including detailed exclusions, clarifications, and final recap reviews

Analyze cost trends, alternate methods, and materials for value engineering

Ensure smooth turnover from estimating to project management upon award

Support project management with change order pricing, sublet budgets, and negotiation assistance
Required Skills &

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, or equivalent work experience

Minimum of 10 years in estimating or within the structural steel industry

Expertise in construction math and quantity takeoff methods

Proficiency in estimating and modeling software including Blue Beam, Tekla Power Fab, and Tekla Models Strong working knowledge of MS Excel, Teams, and Word Proven leadership ability with experience motivating and managing teams

Excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills

Ability to work well under pressure and meet strict deadlines

Experience with both hard bid and conceptual estimating for a range of delivery methods (Design-Build, Design-Assist, etc.)This is a high-impact leadership role with long-term growth potential. If you’re a driven estimating professional with a deep understanding of structural steel fabrication and a passion for team leadership, we’d love to connect.

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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.