Estimator - Structural Steel & Misc Metals

Trueline • Dallas, TX

5d • $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 an Estimator specializing in structural steel and miscellaneous metals to join its team in Dallas, Texas. This dedicated estimating role is 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.

The Estimator will review drawings, specifications, addenda, and bid documents; perform quantity takeoffs; and prepare complete estimates for fabrication and installation work. The role covers material, shop labor, fabrication, field labor, erection, equipment, delivery, and installation costs, as well as vendor and subcontractor pricing. The Estimator will prepare bid packages, proposals, clarifications, and final pricing, manage multiple bids and deadlines, maintain historical estimating information, and coordinate with ownership, fabrication personnel, and internal operations teams.

This is an onsite position in Dallas, Monday through Friday, with an approximately 40-hour workweek. The role is focused on estimating and does not require simultaneous field project management.

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 through 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.

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).
• Full-time Monday-Friday schedule.
• Approximately 40-hour workweek.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed