Confidential Jobs · 7 hours ago
Senior Steel Estimator
Atlanta Metro
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expConfidential Jobs is seeking a Senior Estimator to manage the full lifecycle of the bidding process for large-scale, complex projects. The role involves providing accurate cost assessments, analyzing project documents, and mentoring junior staff while maintaining relationships with external partners.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Perform detailed take-offs: Lead the quantification of labor, materials, and equipment for large-scale commercial and industrial projects
Scope Development: Thoroughly review project documents to identify "gaps" in drawings or specifications and address them through RFIs or documented assumptions
Risk Assessment: Identify potential financial or logistical risks within a project and develop contingency strategies to protect company margins
Manage the Bid Calendar: Oversee multiple estimates simultaneously, ensuring all milestones—from initial site visits to final submission—are met
Vendor Selection: Prequalify and solicit quotes from subcontractors and suppliers, performing "apples-to-apples" comparisons to ensure complete coverage of the scope
Final Review: Present completed estimates to executive leadership for final "bid-day" adjustments and approval
Conceptual Estimating: Create accurate preliminary budgets based on minimal design information or schematic drawings
Staff Development: Review the work of junior and mid-level estimators, providing "red-line" feedback and technical training on software and methodology
Value Engineering: Identify alternative materials or construction methods that reduce costs without sacrificing project quality
Qualification
Required
7–10+ years of experience in construction estimating (specific to the sector, e.g., General Contracting, MEP, or Structural Steel)
Advanced proficiency in Bluebeam, RSMeans, and specialized estimating software (e.g., WinEst, Sage, or Timberline)
Strong mathematical aptitude and the ability to visualize a 3D build from 2D plans
Exceptional ability to negotiate with vendors and explain complex cost breakdowns to clients and project managers
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture is highly preferred
Company
Confidential Jobs
Confidential Jobs is operated by ExecThread, Inc. (https://execthread.com).
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Amy Nelson
Managing Partner
Brandon Nolan
Chief Information Security Officer
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