Senior & Lead Estimator - Steel Specialty (Full Time, in Charlotte, NC)

Reports to: President, Head of Sales & Estimating
Environment: In our Belmont, NC office, working with Trimble PowerFab estimating software.

Steel Specialty is a quickly growing 2nd generation Steel Fabrication company with a strong culture - collaborative, family-friendly, professional & personable. 50+ years ago, we started as a Miscellaneous Steel Fabricator and later added Structural Steel to our wheelhouse. We manage jobs for our customers in Healthcare, Commercial, Industrial, Higher Education etc.
We are proud of our long-standing reputation for craftsmanship, reliability, and integrity. We are committed to creating an excellent workplace, supporting the growth & success of our employees and partners, and delivering high-value, on-time solutions to our customers.

What you will do: Prepare & coordinate detailed cost estimates for complex structural & miscellaneous steel projects, ensuring complete & traceable takeoffs, accuracy, consistency, and risk awareness across bids. Lead & develop a team of Estimators. Bridge your technical estimating experience with leadership's support, act as a standard for other Estimators, and contribute to our organizational strategy & any process improvement initiatives.

• Review & validate estimates prepared by junior estimators; provide constructive feedback & guidance to improve accuracy & efficiency.

• Issue & track RFI’s to General Contractors; ensure all responses are integrated into final pricing.

• Collect, level, and compare vendor, subcontractor, and supplier quotes for accuracy & completeness.

• Analyze company data, monitor budgets & prices using software packages. 

• Identify labor, material, costs and time requirements by researching proposals, blueprints, and related documents. 

• Prepare detailed cost estimate reports & present job Recaps & bid summaries to Estimating Manager / President when requested. 

• Some travel within 60 miles of office - no overnight travel

Who you are:

• Responsive teammate & communicator with a positive attitude.

• Cross collaborator with GC’s, subs, and leadership.

• Analytically minded and high attention to detail.

• Time management expert. Strategic thinker & planner. Strong problem solver.

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field OR equivalent experience in construction/steel estimating. 

• 8+ years of experience estimating structural / miscellaneous steel (Medical, Commercial, Industrial, Higher Education projects preferred).

• Strong knowledge of structural steel design, fabrication, and erection process, AISC codes, and AWS welding standards. 

• Experience soliciting & leveling vendor / subcontractor quotes & preparing complete cost estimate reports. 

• Hands-on RFI’s, scope reviews, and budget monitoring within estimating software. 

What’s nice to have:

• Proficiency in Trimble PowerFab estimating software or equivalent. 

• Rigorous with risk assessment and cost validation. 

• Experience mentoring, training, or leading junior / entry level Estimators. 

What you’ll gain:

• Be a part of a team that is highly emotionally intelligent and expanding quickly, with a passion for high quality service and family friendly culture. 

• Base salary negotiations depend on experience & will be discussed during your first phone interview. 

• Annual end of year bonus

• 401k retirement fund with company matching

• Access to health, dental, vision, and ancillary insurance

• Employer paid medical premiums

• Paid Vacation 

• Opportunity to grow internally - ask us about your growth path with Steel Specialty!

 

Have questions or want an update on your application? Call or text Amanda @ 980.553.0103 or email [email protected]