Structural Steel Estimator

Overview

Estimate and manage structural steel projects from bid to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• document review
• takeoffs
• cost estimating
• procurement support
• coordination
• schedule management

Tasks

🔹 Review contract documents, RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings to ensure scope accuracy. 🔹 Maintain clear communication with clients, engineers, and GC teams to meet project milestones. 🔹 Prepare detailed takeoffs, material lists, and cost estimates from design drawings and specifications. 🔹 Support proposal development, value engineering, and procurement strategies. 🔹 Coordinate with fabricators, detailers, erectors, vendors, and field crews. 🔹 Manage project schedules, budgets, and change orders from award to closeout.

Requirements

• autocad
• bluebeam
• tekla
• fabsuite
• communication
• 5‑15 yrs

What You Bring

✅ Strong organizational and client-facing communication skills. ✅ Strong technical ability to read and interpret structural drawings. ✅ Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple bids and live projects simultaneously. ✅ 5–15 years of experience in structural or miscellaneous steel (estimating, project management, or combined role). We’re seeking a Structural Steel Estimator / Project Manager to support continued growth in the Philadelphia region. This hybrid role combines hands-on estimating and active project management — ideal for someone who thrives on ownership, accountability, and coordination from bid through build. ✅ Proficiency with Bluebeam, AutoCAD, FabSuite, Tekla, or similar platforms.

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Benefits

💰 $90,000 – $130,000 + Benefits 🩺 Full benefits package You’ll be part of a tight-knit, results-driven team where your expertise directly impacts outcomes. Expect a steady pipeline of complex, rewarding projects, professional growth, and a company culture built on integrity, collaboration, and pride in the work. 📈 Annual performance-based bonus 💼 $90,000 – $130,000 base salary (DOE)

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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