Structural Fabrication Estimator (Structural Metal Fabrication)

• Title: Structural Fabrication Estimator
• Location: Remote
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Compensation: $1,500–$2,500/month, depending on experience
• Time Zone: US Eastern Time
• Working Hours: Full-time, 40 hours/week; client operates 7:00 AM–3:30 PM ET with some flexibility
• Experience Level: Mid to Senior — 3–15+ years

About the Company

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

The company operates with a lean, growing team and currently has one senior estimator handling a high volume of work. They are looking for an experienced Estimator to expand quoting capacity and work closely with the senior estimator as project volume continues to increase.

Job Summary

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

You will be responsible for performing detailed takeoffs, preparing bids, reviewing project requirements, coordinating with vendors and clients, and supporting pre-construction activities.

The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, accurate, and comfortable handling multiple projects while working independently within a remote environment. You will collaborate directly with the senior estimator to ensure estimates are accurate, competitive, and complete.

Key Responsibilities

Perform detailed material and quantity takeoffs for structural metal fabrication projects

Review drawings, specifications, and project documents to determine project scope

Prepare accurate bids, estimates, and pricing proposals

Analyze material, labor, fabrication, and project costs

Prepare submittals, revisions, and RFI responses

Coordinate with vendors, subcontractors, and clients regarding project requirements and pricing

Communicate directly with vendors and clients by phone when necessary

Support pre-construction activities and subcontractor coordination

Manage multiple estimates and project deadlines simultaneously

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

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

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

Maintain organized estimating documentation and project records

Adapt to client-specific processes, systems, and software

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 focus on estimate accuracy

Fluent English, both written and verbal

Strong communication and coordination skills

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Reliable full-time availability for 40 hours/week

Comfortable working with remote client systems and software

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with wastewater treatment projects

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

Experience with structural steel or miscellaneous metals

Experience working on US-based construction or fabrication projects

Civil Engineering degree or equivalent technical/trade experience

Experience with:

PlanSwift

Bluebeam

Procore

Other estimating, takeoff, or construction management platforms

Previous experience working remotely or with distributed teams

What Will Make You Stand Out

Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail on complex structural fabrication estimates

Experience estimating different project types, including wastewater treatment, structural steel, and custom fabrication

Ability to manage multiple estimates without sacrificing accuracy

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

Portfolio or examples of previous structural fabrication estimates

Experience working independently in a remote environment

Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new estimating and quoting systems

Non-Negotiables

Structural fabrication estimating experience is required

Strong attention to detail and estimate accuracy

Fluent English communication — written and verbal

Full-time commitment — 40 hours/week

Ability to work remotely with reliable access to client software and systems

Ability to work within the US Eastern Time Zone

Comfortable with a month-to-month employment structure

Reliable, self-directed, and able to work without constant supervision

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