About the role
Client: Construction Estimator (Division 5 – Metals & Steel) Location: Remote Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week Time Zone: Eastern Time (ET) Working Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST Compensation: $1,500–$2,500 USD/month, depending on experience Level: Mid-to-Senior Level Experience: 3+ years required
ABOUT THE COMPANY
We’re working with a lean specialty steel fabrication company serving commercial and industrial construction projects across the U.S.
The company specializes in Division 5 metals and steel work and is looking for a dedicated Remote Construction Estimator to support its estimating and bidding operations.
JOB SUMMARY
- We are seeking an experienced Construction Estimator specializing in Division 5 Metals & Steel to manage estimating workflows and quantity takeoffs for commercial and industrial construction projects.
- The ideal candidate has 3+ years of dedicated estimating experience, strong knowledge of steel and metals, and practical understanding of steel installation and field assembly.
- This role is strictly focused on commercial and industrial projects. Residential-only estimating experience will not qualify.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE — NON-NEGOTIABLE
- 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, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM EST
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Civil Engineering degree or equivalent technical/construction background
- Knowledge of AISC standards and guidelines
- Experience estimating structural steel and related Division 5 scopes
- Field experience or strong conceptual understanding of steel installation
- Experience working with U.S.-based commercial or industrial contractors, fabricators, or steel companies
TOOLS
- Bluebeam
- Procore
- Microsoft Excel
- Standard construction estimating and project management tools
STRONG CANDIDATE SIGNALS
Candidates will stand out if they have:
- Strong AISC knowledge
- Direct experience estimating structural steel and Division 5 metals
- Hands-on field experience with steel installation or field assembly
- Experience estimating labor and installation requirements, not just material quantities
- Experience independently managing complete estimating workflows
- A strong track record supporting commercial and industrial bidding processes
WHO WILL THRIVE HERE
The client has a pragmatic, direct, standards-focused, and project-driven working style.
The ideal candidate is
- 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
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