Junior Steel Estimator - Structural Steel and Miscellaneous Metals - Base Salary to 100k/year - Houston, TX

AllSearch Professional Staffing Inc.

Houston, TX

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$80,000–$100,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Architectural Services, Bid Packages, Bidding, Blueprints, Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction Drawings, Construction Management, Continuous Improvement, Cost Analysis, Detail Oriented, Historical Cost Principle, Manufacturing, Materials Analysis, Mathematics, Metal Manufacturing, Pricing, Project Estimates, Proposal Development, Supply Chain, Team Player
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago

Steel Estimator - Structural Steel and Miscellaneous Metals - Base Salary to 100k/year - Houston, TX
  • Our client is a technology-driven manufacturing organization focused on improving efficiency, transparency, and quality throughout the manufacturing and construction supply chain. They are seeking a Steel Estimator to join their Engineering team and support estimating activities related to structural steel, miscellaneous metals, and joist and deck projects.
  • This role is ideal for an individual with foundational experience in structural steel estimating, quantity takeoffs, blueprint review, and construction cost analysis who is looking to grow within a collaborative engineering environment.

Responsibilities:
  • Perform detailed digital quantity takeoffs for structural steel components including beams, columns, trusses, and miscellaneous metals such as stairs, railings, ladders, and platforms.
  • Review architectural drawings, structural drawings, specifications, addenda, and bid documents to identify project scope requirements.
  • Assist with preparing project estimates by analyzing labor, material, equipment, fabrication, and subcontractor costs.
  • Coordinate with material suppliers and subcontractors to obtain pricing, lead times, and availability information.
  • Compile and organize bid packages to support accurate project pricing and proposal development.
  • Maintain and update estimating databases, unit pricing information, and historical cost records.
  • Conduct occasional site visits to verify dimensions, review field conditions, and support estimate development.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on estimating accuracy, workflow optimization, and process efficiency.
  • Collaborate with engineering, operations, and estimating teams throughout the bidding process.

Qualifications:
  • Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent field experience.
  • Experience performing quantity takeoffs for structural steel, miscellaneous metals, joists, decking, or related construction scopes.
  • Familiarity with takeoff software such as Bluebeam Revu.
  • Basic understanding of AISC standards, structural steel fabrication, and common metal fabrication processes.
  • Strong mathematical aptitude, including the ability to calculate material weights, surface areas, and volumes.
  • Ability to review construction drawings and identify scope requirements accurately.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to identify omissions, discrepancies, and hidden scope items within complex drawing packages.

Compensation:
  • Base salary in the 80k - 100k/year range
  • Equity package
  • Health insurance
  • Internal promotion opportunities and career advancement

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About the Company

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AllSearch Professional Staffing Inc.

AllSearch is one of the leading providers of industrial sales recruiting, manufacturing recruiting, HVAC recruiting, and construction / building product recruitment in the United States today. In complement to our largest practices, we also run long-standing, thriving niche recruitment practices specializing in the areas of both Insurance, and Engineering. Each practice is run by an industry veteran who spent a more than a decade working hands–on within the industry their recruiting practice represents. Talk about inside knowledge! Whether you’re a client looking for premier talent, or a candidate looking for a rewarding career opportunity, we can help you reach your goals. #StepYourJobUp

COMPANY SIZE
20 to 49 employees
INDUSTRY
Business Services - Other
FOUNDED
2002
WEBSITE
https://www.allsearchinc.com