Estimator, Construction, Structural Engineer

ESTIMATOR ROLE:

Location: Vineland, NJ (On-Site)

Are you an Estimator looking to join a well-established structural steel fabricator where your work directly impacts the success of major commercial and industrial projects?

We're partnering with a growing, family-owned steel fabricator seeking an Estimator to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who understands the structural steel industry, enjoys winning work, and wants to grow with a company that values initiative, collaboration, and long-term development.

Whether you're an up-and-coming estimator eager for growth or an experienced professional ready to hit the ground running, we'd love to connect.

• Prepare detailed estimates for structural steel and miscellaneous metals projects.

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

• Perform material takeoffs using Bluebeam and estimating software.

• Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing.

• Develop competitive bids while identifying value engineering opportunities.

• Collaborate with project management, detailing, fabrication, and field operations throughout the bidding process.

• Build and maintain relationships with general contractors, owners, and suppliers.

• 2+ years of estimating experience within structural steel, miscellaneous metals, or steel fabrication.

• Strong understanding of both shop fabrication and field erection operations.

• Bluebeam proficiency is required. Experience with Tekla, Excel, or similar estimating software is highly preferred.

• Experience estimating miscellaneous metals is preferred
  , with structural steel experience also highly valued.

• Ability to read and interpret structural and architectural drawings.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience bidding open-shop projects is strongly preferred.

Early Career (2-5 Years Experience)

• Bluebeam proficient.

• Coachable, eager to learn, and looking for long-term career growth.

• Comfortable working alongside experienced estimators while developing into a lead role.

Experienced Estimator (5+ Years Experience)

• Proven ability to independently prepare competitive estimates and consistently win work.

• Experience managing bids ranging from $10K to $5M in value.

• Strong understanding of miscellaneous metals and structural steel estimating from bid through award.

• 2-5 Years
  
  Experience:
  
  $60,000-$85,000

• 5+ Years
  
  Experience:
  
  $85,000-$110,000

Compensation will be commensurate with experience and demonstrated estimating success.

• Long-term career growth with an established structural steel fabricator.

• Collaborative team environment where your ideas and contributions matter.

• Relocation assistance may be considered for the right candidate.

• Candidates within a reasonable commuting distance are preferred.