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Structural Steel Estimator

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL or Fort Pierce, FL

Compensation: $80,000 – $120,000 Base Salary + Bonus

Bonus Potential: Top estimators earning $20K–$30K+ annually

Schedule: Full-Time | In-Office | Flexible Work Environment

Interview Process: Phone Interview First

About Company

Rapidly growing structural steel and fabrication contractor specializing in commercial, industrial, healthcare, warehouse, retail, and specialty construction projects.

The company fosters a highly collaborative and creative environment where estimators are actively involved in solving construction challenges and working alongside fabrication and production teams to bring projects to life.

Leadership is looking for individuals who want to build a long-term career and grow with the company.

Position Overview

Seeking a Structural Steel Estimator to prepare competitive bids for structural steel and miscellaneous metals projects.

This role involves reviewing construction drawings, performing material takeoffs, developing pricing strategies, and collaborating with project managers, fabrication teams, and vendors to deliver accurate and profitable bids.

The ideal candidate enjoys problem-solving, thinking creatively through project challenges, and working closely with both the office and fabrication shop.

The company is also open to training someone with strong construction estimating experience who may not come directly from structural steel.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $80K – $120K
• Bonus Potential: $20K–$30K+ annually for top performers
• Company vehicle allowance or company vehicle
• Cell phone allowance/company phone
• Healthcare, Dental & Vision (Company pays 75%)
• Retirement plan available
• End-of-year company bonus
• Potential relocation assistance for strong candidates

Work Environment & Culture

• Relaxed and flexible environment
• Casual dress code
• Collaborative, family-oriented company culture
• Opportunity to work closely with fabrication/shop operations
• Creative and hands-on role
• Long-term growth opportunities available

Key Responsibilities

• Review structural steel drawings and project specifications
• Perform detailed material takeoffs
• Develop complete project bids and pricing spreadsheets
• Work with vendors and suppliers to obtain pricing
• Analyze labor, materials, and fabrication costs
• Collaborate with PMs, engineers, and fabrication teams
• Participate in value engineering and problem-solving
• Coordinate pricing revisions and negotiation strategies
• Assist in determining project feasibility and timelines

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of estimating experience preferred
• Structural steel estimating experience strongly preferred
• Strong blueprint reading and takeoff skills
• Experience with:
• Bluebeam
• Excel
• Tekla PowerFab preferred
• AutoCAD familiarity preferred
• Strong understanding of fabrication processes
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Construction estimating backgrounds outside of steel may be considered and trained

Additional Company Notes

• Current estimator produced ~$38M in work last year
• Company completes ~150 jobs annually
• Leadership is open to relocation assistance
• Multiple openings due to company growth
• Seeking computer-savvy, growth-minded candidates
• Opportunity to work directly with fabrication and production teams