Structural Fabrication Estimator – Structural Metal Fabrication

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Conduct comprehensive material and quantity takeoffs for structural metal fabrication projects.

• Examine drawings, specifications, and project documents to ascertain project scope.

• Create precise bids, estimates, and pricing proposals.

• Evaluate material, labor, fabrication, and project costs.

• Prepare submittals, revisions, and responses to RFIs.

• Collaborate with vendors, subcontractors, and clients regarding project needs and pricing.

• Communicate directly with vendors and clients via phone when required.

• Assist in pre-construction activities and coordination with subcontractors.

• Oversee multiple estimates and project deadlines concurrently.

• Operate within the client's internal job tracking and AI-driven quoting system.

• Work remotely with Mark VeRost and the senior estimator to review estimates and enhance accuracy.

• Identify scope gaps, discrepancies, and potential cost risks prior to bid submissions.

• Maintain well-organized estimating documentation and project records.

• Adapt to client-specific processes, systems, and software.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in structural fabrication estimating.

• Extensive background in takeoffs, bid preparation, and cost estimation.

• Experience in structural steel, custom metal fabrication, or related heavy fabrication fields.

• High attention to detail with a demonstrated focus on estimate accuracy.

• Proficient in English, both written and verbal.

• Excellent communication and coordination abilities.

• Capacity to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.

• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

• Consistent full-time availability for 40 hours per week.

• Comfortable utilizing remote client systems and software.

• Must be able to work within the US Eastern Time Zone.

• Open to a month-to-month employment arrangement.

• Dependable, self-motivated, and capable of working without continuous oversight.

• Experience with PlanSwift, Bluebeam, Procore, or similar estimating, takeoff, or construction management platforms is preferable.

• Familiarity with wastewater treatment projects, skids, heavy structural projects, complex custom fabrication, structural steel, miscellaneous metals, US-based construction or fabrication projects, or distributed teams is advantageous.

• A degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent technical/trade experience is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work arrangement.

• Full-time commitment of 40 hours per week.

• Some flexibility in working hours.

• Month-to-month employment structure.

• Independent contractor arrangement allowing freedom and flexibility to manage work on your own terms.

• Client provides access to internal job tracking and AI-powered quoting system.

• Independent contractor is responsible for their own equipment, taxes, and benefits.