Steel Estimator

Trueline • Modesto, CA

15d • $100,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Trueline is seeking a Structural Steel Estimator to join their onsite team in Modesto, CA. This is a high-impact role for an estimator who wants ownership of the bid pipeline, strong GC relationships, and a direct line to company growth. This role goes beyond estimating. You will be the face of the steel scope, partnering closely with General Contractors, and shaping bid strategy.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience estimating structural steel projects
• Proven track record of awarded steel projects, not just bids submitted
• Strong experience with value engineering steel packages and complex scopes
• Ability to assess risk, identify constructability challenges, and price them correctly
• Background working closely with a steel fabrication shop and understanding shop-to-field workflows
• Expert ability to read and interpret complex structural and architectural drawings
• Working knowledge of AISC standards and steel detailing concepts
• Confidence leading scope clarification and post-bid negotiations with General Contractors
• Experience using tools such as Bluebeam, Tekla PowerFab, or similar estimating software

Nice To Haves

• Existing relationships with regional General Contractors or developers
• Industry reputation for accuracy, integrity, and follow-through
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced environment with overlapping bid deadlines
• Desire to grow into a senior or lead estimator role with long-term upside

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle estimating for structural steel, miscellaneous metals, and deck on public and private projects
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs from architectural and structural drawings, including beams, columns, connections, misc metals, and decking
• Develop accurate cost models covering material, shop labor, field labor, equipment, and subcontracted work
• Evaluate project risk, constructability, and scope gaps early and price accordingly
• Participate in pre-bid meetings and post-bid scope reviews with GCs to clarify scope and close work
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with a core group of General Contractors and developers
• Support value engineering efforts by proposing alternate materials or fabrication methods without sacrificing quality or performance
• Track historical bids, follow up on awarded and lost work, and continuously refine estimating strategy

Benefits

• Base salary range of $100K to $120K for junior level candidates
• Significantly higher base salary for proven high producers
• Annual bonus tied to company profitability
• 100% Company paid health insurance for employees
• 401(k) with 3% Company Match
• 2 Weeks PTO
• The opportunity to own and shape the estimating function for a growing operation
• A tight-knit, quality-driven culture where leadership is hands-on and accountability matters

What This Job Offers

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