Senior Estimator

Overview

Estimate costs and manage pricing for heavy steel fabrication and machining projects.

Key Responsibilities

• rfp review
• cost tracking
• pricing insights
• drawing review
• estimate prep
• contract support

Tasks

-Review RFPs and contract terms. -Track cost vs. profit margins and provide pricing insights to leadership. -Review drawings, blueprints, specifications, and proposals to determine scope, materials, and risks. -Prepare detailed and compliant time, cost, and labor estimates for fabrication and machining projects. -Support pricing recommendations and contract negotiation strategies.

Requirements

• far/dfar
• aws
• aisc
• asme
• autocad
• 7-10 yrs

What You Bring

-Familiarity with FAR/DFAR, AWS, AISC, ABS, and ASME standards. -Proven ability in heavy industrial fabrication or machining estimating. -7–10 years heavy steel fabrication estimating experience. -Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD.

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Benefits

💰 Compensation: Up to $115,000 for Senior Manager, Up to $125,000 for Estimating Manager (base salary, plus bonuses & relocation support)

About Novax Recruitment Group

-Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Manchester, the company grew rapidly to support recruitment across multiple global locations including the UK and US. -It delivers high‑value, bespoke hiring solutions in complex sectors like energy, manufacturing, construction and public infrastructure. -Led by ex‑industry professionals, they bridge technical skills gaps by placing candidates in both permanent and contract roles. -Typical projects include placements in automotive, aerospace, steelwork, data centres, housing development, and public sector programmes. -Operating from Manchester, Sunnyvale, New York and Austin, they serve clients from pre‑construction planning to delivery across civil, utilities, tech and finance.

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