Structural Fabrication Estimator

• Title: Structural Fabrication Estimator
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Remote
• Compensation: $1,500–$2,500/month, depending on experience
• Time Zone: Flexible; preference for overlap with 9:00 AM–5:00 PM ET
• Experience Level: Mid to Senior — 3+ years

About the Company

The client is a growing custom metal fabrication shop based in Buffalo, New York, specializing in structural fabrication and wastewater treatment projects.

The company operates with a lean team and is looking to add an experienced Estimator to increase quoting capacity and work closely with the existing senior estimator as project volume continues to grow.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Structural Fabrication Estimator with hands-on experience estimating structural metal fabrication projects.

You will be responsible for accurate takeoffs, bid preparation, cost estimation, submittals, revisions, and pre-construction support. This role is ideal for someone who understands complex fabrication projects, can manage multiple bids with strong attention to detail, and is comfortable working independently in a remote environment.

Key Responsibilities

Perform detailed material takeoffs and quantity takeoffs for structural metal fabrication projects

Prepare accurate estimates, bids, and pricing proposals

Review drawings, specifications, and project requirements to identify scope and potential cost impacts

Prepare submittals, revisions, and RFI responses

Coordinate with vendors, subcontractors, clients, and internal team members

Communicate with clients and vendors by phone when necessary

Support pre-construction activities and subcontractor coordination

Manage multiple estimates and project deadlines simultaneously

Work within the company's internal job tracking and AI-powered quoting system

Collaborate remotely with Mark VeRost and the senior estimator to review estimates and maintain pricing accuracy

Identify potential scope gaps, discrepancies, and estimating risks before bids are submitted

Required Qualifications

3+ years of structural fabrication estimating experience

Strong experience with takeoffs, bid preparation, and cost estimation

Background in structural steel, custom metal fabrication, or related heavy fabrication

Strong attention to detail and a proven track record of estimate accuracy

Fluent English, both written and verbal

Strong communication, coordination, and organizational skills

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a remote team

Comfortable learning and working within multiple software platforms and internal systems

Able to commit to a full-time, 40-hour/week schedule

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with wastewater treatment projects

Experience estimating skids, heavy structural projects, or complex custom fabrication

Experience working on US-based construction or fabrication projects

Civil engineering degree or equivalent technical/trade experience

Experience with PlanSwift, Bluebeam, Procore , or similar estimating/construction software

Previous experience working remotely or with distributed teams

What Will Make You Stand Out

A portfolio or examples demonstrating accurate, detailed structural fabrication estimates

Experience handling multiple project types, including wastewater treatment, structural steel, and custom fabrication

Strong understanding of fabrication processes, materials, labor, and project costs

Proven ability to manage multiple bids without sacrificing accuracy

Experience working independently in a remote or distributed environment

Client & Team Environment

Direct, practical, and results-oriented

Accuracy and reliability are highly valued

Flexible and open to different communication tools and workflows

Technology-forward, with an internal AI-powered quoting system

Growing business with opportunities to take on larger and more complex projects

Non-Negotiables

Structural fabrication estimating experience is required

Strong estimate accuracy and attention to detail

Fluent English communication

Ability to work remotely and reliably access the client's software and internal systems

Willingness to work under a month-to-month employment structure

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