GDG Media Management

Overview

An established and growing structural steel fabrication and installation company in South Jersey is seeking an experienced Structural Steel Estimator to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for a knowledgeable estimator with a strong background in structural steel and miscellaneous metals who can independently develop accurate, competitive, and profitable estimates for residential and commercial projects.

Responsibilities

• Review architectural, structural, and engineering drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for structural steel and miscellaneous metals projects.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates covering materials, fabrication, welding, finishing, delivery, and erection.
• Develop competitive bids and proposals while maintaining project profitability.
• Identify scope gaps, drawing discrepancies, constructability concerns, and potential project risks.
• Obtain and compare material pricing, supplier quotes, and subcontractor estimates.
• Evaluate labor, equipment, fabrication, and installation costs.
• Communicate with contractors, engineers, architects, suppliers, and internal project teams.
• Manage multiple bids and estimating deadlines simultaneously.
• Maintain organized estimating records, bid documentation, and project budgets.
• Coordinate with detailing, fabrication, and field installation teams to ensure accurate project handoffs.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and strategies to improve project margins.
• Support projects from initial estimating through contract award and production turnover.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience estimating structural steel, miscellaneous metals, or steel fabrication projects.
• Ability to independently perform quantity takeoffs and prepare accurate project estimates.
• Strong ability to read and interpret structural and architectural construction drawings.
• Thorough understanding of structural steel materials, fabrication, welding, and erection processes.
• Knowledge of construction methods, labor costs, material pricing, and project budgeting.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet bid deadlines.
• Proficiency with computers and estimating-related software.
• Ability to work independently while communicating effectively with project and production teams.
• 5+ years of structural steel and/or miscellaneous metals estimating experience.
• Experience estimating residential and commercial structural steel projects.
• Familiarity with miscellaneous metals, including stairs, railings, platforms, and other fabricated components.
• Experience with Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, or industry-specific estimating software.
• Knowledge of steel erection and field installation practices.
• Experience working directly with steel fabricators, detailers, and project managers.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• PTO

Additional Info

• Full-Time | On-Site
• Stable, full-time position with an established and growing company.