Construction Estimator (Division 5 – Metals & Steel)

Client: Construction Estimator (Division 5 – Metals & Steel)
Location: Remote
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week
Time Zone: Eastern Time (ET)
Working Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST
Compensation: $1,500–$2,500 USD/month, depending on experience
Level: Mid-to-Senior Level
Experience: 3+ years required

About the Company

We’re working with alean specialty steel fabrication company serving commercial and industrial construction projects across the U.S.

The company specializes inDivision 5 metals and steel work and is looking for a dedicated Remote Construction Estimator to support its estimating and bidding operations.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experiencedConstruction Estimator specializing in Division 5 Metals & Steel to manage estimating workflows and quantity takeoffs for commercial and industrial construction projects.

The ideal candidate has3+ years of dedicated estimating experience, strong knowledge of steel and metals, and practical understanding of steel installation and field assembly.

This role is strictly focused on commercial and industrial projects. Residential-only estimating experience will not qualify.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete estimating workflows forDivision 5 steel and metals projects

• Conduct detailed quantity takeoffs from commercial and industrial plans, drawings, and specifications

• Review and interpret construction documents to identify project scope and requirements

• Calculatematerial, labor, fabrication, and steel installation costs

• Prepare accurate and competitive project estimates

• UseBluebeam, Procore, and Microsoft Excel throughout the estimating process

• Support bid preparation and submission processes

• Coordinate project requirements within established operational workflows

• Identify scope details, quantities, exclusions, and potential estimating risks

• Maintain organized estimating documentation and cost information

• Collaborate with internal teams to clarify project requirements and deliver accurate bids

Required Skills & Experience — NON-NEGOTIABLE

• 3+ years of dedicated construction estimating experience

• Strong background specifically inDivision 5 Metals & Steel

• Experience withcommercial and industrial construction projects

• Residential-only estimating experience does not qualify

• Strong quantity takeoff and construction document interpretation skills

• Proficiency withBluebeam

• Proficiency withProcore

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills

• Practical knowledge ofsteel installation and field assembly

• Ability to accurately estimate material, labor, and installation costs

• Fluent English communication skills

• Ability to work full-time,9:00 AM–5:00 PM EST

Preferred Qualifications

• Civil Engineering degree or equivalent technical/construction background

• Knowledge ofAISC standards and guidelines

• Experience estimating structural steel and related Division 5 scopes

• Field experience or strong conceptual understanding of steel installation

• Experience working with U.S.-based commercial or industrial contractors, fabricators, or steel companies

Tools

• Bluebeam

• Procore

• Microsoft Excel

• Standard construction estimating and project management tools

Strong Candidate Signals

Candidates will stand out if they have:

• StrongAISC knowledge

• Direct experience estimating structural steel and Division 5 metals

• Hands-on field experience with steel installation or field assembly

• Experience estimatinglabor and installation requirements, not just material quantities

• Experience independently managing complete estimating workflows

• A strong track record supporting commercial and industrial bidding processes

Who Will Thrive Here

The client has apragmatic, direct, standards-focused, and project-driven working style.

The ideal candidate is:

• Detail-oriented and highly accurate

• Comfortable taking ownership of estimates

• Strong at interpreting construction drawings and specifications

• Familiar with U.S. construction practices

• Reliable and consistently available during EST business hours

• Comfortable working within structured operational workflows

• Clear and direct in English communication

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