Remote Estimator (Metal Fabrication)

Title: Estimator (Division 5 Metals)

Location: San Diego, CA, Remote
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week, 5 days/week
Time Zone: Pacific Time (US West Coast)
Level: Junior to Mid-level

About the Company

We’re working with aspecialty metal fabrication company based in San Diego, CA with a lean, hands-on team focused on high-quality custom metalwork.

Their projects includeinterior stair railings, custom staircases, metal railings, balcony railings, entry and driveway gates, custom fencing, miscellaneous metals, and structural steel.

The company is looking for a dedicated Estimator who can grow with the team and become a reliable part of their estimating and operations workflow.

Job Summary

We are seeking aDivision 5 Metals Estimator with hands-on experience estimatingarchitectural metals, miscellaneous metals, and structural steel for U.S. construction projects.

This role is ideal for an early-career estimator with2+ years of relevant Division 5 estimating experience who is detail-oriented, technically capable, and comfortable reviewing plans, performing takeoffs, building estimates, and communicating with vendors and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate estimates forDivision 5 metal fabrication projects

• Perform quantity takeoffs and review project plans, drawings, and specifications

• Estimate architectural metals includinghandrails, guardrails, stairs, fences, and gates

• Estimatemiscellaneous metals and structural steel

• Review drawings usingBluebeam, AutoCAD, and other design software

• Research material requirements, quantities, labor, and fabrication costs

• Coordinate with vendors and conduct follow-up calls when needed

• Work with internal teams throughConstruction Foreman, Outlook, and Excel

• Maintain organized estimating documentation and project information

• Integrate into the client's existing estimating processes and workflows

• Support project planning, pricing, and cost estimation for custom metalwork

Required Skills & Experience — NON-NEGOTIABLE

• 2+ years of hands-on construction estimating experience specifically in Division 5 metals

• Experience witharchitectural metals, miscellaneous metals, and/or structural steel

• Proven experience estimating items such ashandrails, guardrails, fences, gates, stairs, and related metalwork

• Proficiency in Bluebeam and AutoCAD

• Familiarity withU.S. construction market standards and codes

• Strong understanding of metal fabrication processes, materials, and associated costs

• Fluent written and spoken English for client, vendor, and internal communication

• Ability to workfull-time, dedicated to one client

• Ability to workPacific Time (U.S. West Coast) hours

• Reliable and tested internet connection

• Professional and dedicated home-office setup

Preferred Tools

• Bluebeam

• AutoCAD

• PlanSwift

• Revit

• Excel

• Construction Foreman

• Outlook

Strong Candidate Signals

Candidates will stand out if they can demonstrate:

• Aportfolio or examples of completed Division 5 metal estimates

• Extensive hands-on estimating ofarchitectural metals

• Structural steel estimating experience

• Miscellaneous metals estimating experience

• Strong knowledge of metal fabrication methods and material pricing

• Ability to independently interpret construction drawings and specifications

• Experience working with U.S.-based contractors, fabricators, or construction companies

Who Will Thrive Here

The client valuesquality, accuracy, accountability, and long-term partnership. They are particularly interested in early-career talent who have the right technical foundation and the potential to grow into a stronger estimating/operations role.

The ideal candidate is:

• Detail-oriented and highly organized

• Comfortable working independently

• Proactive with vendor communication and follow-ups

• Transparent and responsive in communication

• Willing to learn and improve existing processes

• Interested in along-term, dedicated position

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