Construction Estimator

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