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 a lean specialty steel fabrication company serving commercial and industrial construction projects across the U.S.

The company specializes in Division 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 experienced Construction Estimator specializing in Division 5 Metals & Steel to manage estimating workflows and quantity takeoffs for commercial and industrial construction projects.

The ideal candidate has 3+ 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 for Division 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

Calculate material, labor, fabrication, and steel installation costs

Prepare accurate and competitive project estimates

Use Bluebeam, 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 in Division 5 Metals & Steel

Experience with commercial and industrial construction projects

Residential-only estimating experience does not qualify

Strong quantity takeoff and construction document interpretation skills

Proficiency with Bluebeam

Proficiency with Procore

Strong Microsoft Excel skills

Practical knowledge of steel 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 of AISC 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:

Strong AISC knowledge

Direct experience estimating structural steel and Division 5 metals

Hands-on field experience with steel installation or field assembly

Experience estimating labor 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 a pragmatic, 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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