[Hiring] Structural Fabrication Estimator @Agent

Role Description

We are seeking a Structural Fabrication Estimator with hands-on experience estimating structural metal fabrication projects. You will be responsible for:

• Accurate takeoffs, bid preparation, cost estimation, submittals, revisions, and pre-construction support.
• Managing multiple bids with strong attention to detail.
• Working independently in a remote environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed material takeoffs and quantity takeoffs for structural metal fabrication projects.
• Prepare accurate estimates, bids, and pricing proposals.
• Review drawings, specifications, and project requirements to identify scope and potential cost impacts.
• Prepare submittals, revisions, and RFI responses.
• Coordinate with vendors, subcontractors, clients, and internal team members.
• Communicate with clients and vendors by phone when necessary.
• Support pre-construction activities and subcontractor coordination.
• Manage multiple estimates and project deadlines simultaneously.
• Work within the company's internal job tracking and AI-powered quoting system.
• Collaborate remotely with Mark VeRost and the senior estimator to review estimates and maintain pricing accuracy.
• Identify potential scope gaps, discrepancies, and estimating risks before bids are submitted.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of structural fabrication estimating experience.
• Strong experience with takeoffs, bid preparation, and cost estimation.
• Background in structural steel, custom metal fabrication, or related heavy fabrication.
• Strong attention to detail and a proven track record of estimate accuracy.
• Fluent English, both written and verbal.
• Strong communication, coordination, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a remote team.
• Comfortable learning and working within multiple software platforms and internal systems.
• Able to commit to a full-time, 40-hour/week schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with wastewater treatment projects.
• Experience estimating skids, heavy structural projects, or complex custom fabrication.
• Experience working on US-based construction or fabrication projects.
• Civil engineering degree or equivalent technical/trade experience.
• Experience with PlanSwift, Bluebeam, Procore, or similar estimating/construction software.
• Previous experience working remotely or with distributed teams.

What Will Make You Stand Out

• A portfolio or examples demonstrating accurate, detailed structural fabrication estimates.
• Experience handling multiple project types, including wastewater treatment, structural steel, and custom fabrication.
• Strong understanding of fabrication processes, materials, labor, and project costs.
• Proven ability to manage multiple bids without sacrificing accuracy.
• Experience working independently in a remote or distributed environment.

Client & Team Environment

• Direct, practical, and results-oriented.
• Accuracy and reliability are highly valued.
• Flexible and open to different communication tools and workflows.
• Technology-forward, with an internal AI-powered quoting system.
• Growing business with opportunities to take on larger and more complex projects.

Non-Negotiables

• Structural fabrication estimating experience is required.
• Strong estimate accuracy and attention to detail.
• Fluent English communication.
• Ability to work remotely and reliably access the client's software and internal systems.
• Willingness to work under a month-to-month employment structure.