Estimator - Structural Steel & Misc. Metals

Trueline•Dallas, TX

20h•$80,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Trueline, an established commercial contractor with in-house steel fabrication capabilities and longstanding relationships throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth market, is seeking a Structural Steel / Miscellaneous Metals Estimator to join their team in Dallas, Texas. This is a dedicated estimating role for someone who understands the full cost structure of small to midsize steel packages and wants to take ownership of estimating while helping grow an established fabrication operation.

Requirements

Previous estimating experience in structural steel, miscellaneous metals, or steel fabrication
Strong understanding of steel fabrication methods and cost drivers
Experience estimating miscellaneous metals and fabricated steel packages
Ability to read and interpret structural and architectural drawings
Ability to read and understand project specifications
Strong knowledge of steel material quantities and pricing
Understanding of shop labor and fabrication productivity
Understanding of erection, installation, equipment, and field labor costs
Ability to independently take an opportunity from drawings through final bid
Strong math and analytical skills
Strong organization and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple estimates and bid deadlines
Stable work history and interest in a long-term opportunity
Ability to work onsite in Dallas Monday-Friday

Nice To Haves

Experience with a miscellaneous metals contractor
Experience with a steel fabricator
Experience with a specialty subcontractor
Commercial stair and rail estimating experience
Experience estimating canopies, bollards, gates, and enclosures
Smaller structural steel package experience
Commercial education project experience
Experience coordinating fabrication and field installation pricing
Experience developing shop labor assumptions
Experience with erection and equipment pricing
Familiarity with estimating software used in steel fabrication
Existing knowledge of Dallas-Fort Worth steel suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors

Responsibilities

Review structural drawings, architectural plans, specifications, addenda, and bid documents
Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for miscellaneous metals and smaller structural steel packages
Prepare complete estimates for fabrication and installation work
Calculate material quantities, steel costs, shop labor, fabrication hours, and production requirements
Estimate field labor, erection, equipment, delivery, and installation costs
Price stairs, handrails, guardrails, canopies, bollards, gates, enclosures, and other fabricated steel components
Identify project conditions that may affect fabrication, erection, access, equipment needs, or field productivity
Solicit and incorporate vendor and subcontractor pricing when needed
Prepare complete bid packages, proposals, clarifications, and final pricing
Manage multiple active bids and deadlines
Maintain accurate historical pricing and estimating information
Coordinate with ownership, fabrication personnel, and internal operations teams
Help increase bid volume and support the continued growth of the steel fabrication business
Focus fully on estimating without simultaneously managing projects in the field

Benefits

Base salary of $80,000-$110,000 or more, depending on experience
Flexibility for an exceptionally qualified candidate
Project-based profit bonus opportunity
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Newly remodeled office environment
Dedicated estimating role with no simultaneous field Project Management requirement
Opportunity to take ownership of the steel estimating function
Existing customer relationships and project opportunities
Established fabrication capabilities
Opportunity to directly influence the growth and profitability of the steel division
Long-term career opportunity with an established commercial contractor