Senior Estimator- Structural Steel

Evolve Steel•Boise, ID

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

Evolve Steel is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to lead the preconstruction and estimating work for complex structural steel projects. The role translates conceptual, schematic, and other early-stage designs into reliable budgets and strategic project opportunities. As part of Evolve Steel’s Integrated Steel Delivery approach, the Senior Estimator works with Salas O’Brien engineering professionals and teams across detailing, fabrication, project management, and field operations to develop innovative, cost-effective structural solutions and influence project outcomes before fabrication begins. The position contributes to projects in commercial, healthcare, semiconductor, industrial, and data center sectors. It combines complex estimating with project strategy, client and stakeholder collaboration, pursuit planning, risk management, process improvement, and leadership of estimating team members. The role is based in Boise, Idaho, with a hybrid workplace arrangement and is full-time.

Requirements

10+ years of structural steel, fabrication, or commercial construction estimating experience.
Experience leading large or complex estimates.
Proven success developing estimates from conceptual or incomplete design documents.
Strong understanding of structural steel systems and construction methods.
Experience working directly with owners, engineers, and contractors.

Nice To Haves

Experience with design-assist, negotiated work, GMP development, or Target Value Design.
Background in healthcare, industrial, semiconductor, data center, or other complex project sectors.
Familiarity with Tekla EPM and BIM-based estimating workflows.
A degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Lead conceptual, schematic, GMP, design-assist, and final project estimates.
Develop structural steel budgets using incomplete or early-stage information.
Create and document estimating assumptions, contingencies, and risk strategies.
Develop and maintain historical cost benchmarks and pricing databases.
Collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, and general contractors.
Guide value engineering efforts and constructability discussions.
Participate in preconstruction meetings and strategic project pursuits.
Support executive-level contract negotiations and project planning.
Help determine bid/no-bid decisions and pursuit strategy.
Monitor steel market conditions, pricing trends, and procurement opportunities.
Develop proposal narratives, qualifications, clarifications, and pricing strategies.
Support profitable growth through sound estimating practices.
Coach and develop estimating team members.
Establish estimating standards, tools, and best practices.
Conduct estimate-to-actual reviews and continuous improvement efforts.
Serve as a trusted advisor to company leadership.