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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