Structural Fabrication Estimator

The role

You will perform material takeoffs, bid preparation, and cost estimation for structural metal fabrication projects. You will work remotely and collaborate with the senior estimator to manage multiple bids and support pre-construction activities.

What you will do

• Perform detailed material takeoffs and quantity takeoffs for structural metal fabrication projects
• Prepare accurate estimates, bids, and pricing proposals
• Review drawings, specifications, and project requirements to identify scope and potential cost impacts
• Prepare submittals, revisions, and RFI responses
• Coordinate with vendors, subcontractors, clients, and internal team members
• Communicate with clients and vendors by phone when necessary
• Support pre-construction activities and subcontractor coordination
• Manage multiple estimates and project deadlines simultaneously
• Work within the company's internal job tracking and AI-powered quoting system
• Collaborate remotely with Mark VeRost and the senior estimator to review estimates and maintain pricing accuracy

Required qualifications

• 3+ years of structural fabrication estimating experience
• Strong experience with takeoffs, bid preparation, and cost estimation
• Background in structural steel, custom metal fabrication, or related heavy fabrication
• Strong attention to detail and a proven track record of estimate accuracy
• Fluent English, both written and verbal
• Strong communication, coordination, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a remote team
• Comfortable learning and working within multiple software platforms and internal systems
• Able to commit to a full-time, 40-hour/week schedule

Nice to have

• Experience with wastewater treatment projects
• Experience estimating skids, heavy structural projects, or complex custom fabrication
• Experience working on US-based construction or fabrication projects
• Civil engineering degree or equivalent technical/trade experience
• Experience with PlanSwift, Bluebeam, Procore, or similar estimating/construction software
• Previous experience working remotely or with distributed teams
• A portfolio or examples demonstrating accurate, detailed structural fabrication estimates
• Experience handling multiple project types, including wastewater treatment, structural steel, and custom fabrication
• Strong understanding of fabrication processes, materials, labor, and project costs
• Proven ability to manage multiple bids without sacrificing accuracy

Before you apply

• Willingness to work under a month-to-month employment structure

About the company

The client is a growing custom metal fabrication shop based in Buffalo, New York, specializing in structural fabrication and wastewater treatment projects.