Construction Estimator – Division 5, Metals & Steel

Job Description:

  • Perform complete estimating workflows for Division 5 steel and metals projects
  • Conduct detailed quantity takeoffs from commercial and industrial plans, drawings, and specifications
  • Review and interpret construction documents to identify project scope and requirements
  • Calculate material, labor, fabrication, and steel installation costs
  • Prepare accurate and competitive project estimates
  • Use Bluebeam, Procore, and Microsoft Excel throughout the estimating process
  • Support bid preparation and submission processes
  • Coordinate project requirements within established operational workflows
  • Identify scope details, quantities, exclusions, and potential estimating risks
  • Maintain organized estimating documentation and cost information
  • Collaborate with internal teams to clarify project requirements and deliver accurate bids

Requirements:

  • 3+ years of dedicated construction estimating experience
  • Strong background specifically in Division 5 Metals & Steel
  • Experience with commercial and industrial construction projects
  • Residential-only estimating experience does not qualify
  • Strong quantity takeoff and construction document interpretation skills
  • Proficiency with Bluebeam
  • Proficiency with Procore
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills
  • Practical knowledge of steel installation and field assembly
  • Ability to accurately estimate material, labor, and installation costs
  • Fluent English communication skills
  • Ability to work full-time from 9:00 AM–5:00 PM EST
  • Knowledge of AISC standards and guidelines preferred
  • Experience estimating structural steel and related Division 5 scopes preferred
  • Field experience or strong conceptual understanding of steel installation preferred
  • Experience working with U.S.-based commercial or industrial contractors, fabricators, or steel companies preferred
  • Detail-oriented and highly accurate
  • Comfortable taking ownership of estimates
  • Strong at interpreting construction drawings and specifications
  • Familiar with U.S. construction practices
  • Reliable and consistently available during EST business hours
  • Comfortable working within structured operational workflows
  • Clear and direct in English communication

Benefits:

  • Remote work arrangement
  • Flexible work management as an independent contractor
  • Full-time schedule, 40 hours/week
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