Mid-Level Estimator (Steel)

Description

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, architects, and stakeholders
• Respond to RFIs, clarify scope, and support negotiations to help win work
• Track bid results and assist in pricing strategy discussions
• Use digital tools (e.g., Bluebeam, Takeoff, Excel) to perform take-offs and compile bid packages
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site walks as needed
• Analyze architectural and structural drawings, specifications, and scope documents to assess material, labor, and equipment needs
• Prepare detailed and accurate steel cost estimates for commercial construction projects including schools, office buildings, warehouses, and public infrastructure
• Collaborate with purchasing and project management to support seamless project transitions

Requirements

• Experience in Steel is a plus, other relevant fields are curtain wall and architectural glass
• 3+ years of experience estimating
• Excellent communication, organization, and client relationship skills
• Strong understanding of construction documents, blueprints and material take-offs
• Proficiency Microsoft Excel

Benefits

The above salary range represents Cobalt's good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible base compensation range at the time of posting and is a part of the total rewards package this client provides to employees.

• Federal holidays
• 5 miscellaneous PTO days
• Two weeks vacation

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance