- Gather data to perform a full lump sum "take-off" of material, labor, and vendor costs needed to supply all materials/scope required for a project using design drawings and specifications.
- Use a broad range of skills to estimate AISC Standard for Steel Building Structures and AWSD1.1 structural steel.
- Review and interpret client and project specifications to capture the full scope required for estimate.
- Review and interpret structural engineering, design, and standard detail drawings.
- Coordinate with customers, vendors, and company personnel to gather all applicable costs for project completion.
- Prepare proposals including structural steel, miscellaneous metals, detailing, and various other special conditions.
- Understand and foresee complex fabrication scenarios and adjust to account for them in bid proposal.
- Understand purchasing, detailing, engineering, erection, scheduling, fabrication, coatings, and shipping in regard to steel.
- Note and reference any areas of the bid documents that require additional explanation and if allowances or exclusions must be noted.
- Provide the estimating manager with written detailed Scope of Work that is to be submitted to management for review.
- Provide the estimating manager with a detailed list of inclusions/exclusions and qualifications for use in a written proposal to the customer.
- Work closely with the estimating manager to maintain the overall estimating department schedule.
- Attend pre-award meetings with clients and internal project handoff meetings.
- Confer with project stakeholders, operations, and management, vendors, and various subject matter experts to elaborate a proposed project scope definition.
- 2 + years of structural estimating, structural detailing, shop fabrication experience.
- Working knowledge of Tecla, and/or Fab suite experience
- BS in Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering or equivalent preferred.
- Working knowledge and experience in Bill of Material software (Structural Material Manager, Tekla EPM, formerly FabSuite) is preferred.
- Must have excellent troubleshooting, math, and analytical skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills involving a very broad array of estimating disciplines and organizational levels.
- Ability to read structural/architectural design drawings and to be able to find changes.
- Knowledge of design, fabrication processes, and codes is required.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work alone or as a part of a team.
- Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple tasks with limited supervision.
- Working knowledge and experience in Microsoft software (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
- Ability to work as a team player who is self-motivated and capable or working efficiently on multiple tasks with numerous departments.
- Unit pricing estimating is highly preferred.
- Health Care Insurance (multiple plans to choose from)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401k plan with Company Matching
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off that begins accruing your first day of employment
- Eight paid company holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Employee Discounts with LifeMart
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Structural Estimator - Brookshire - Spitzer Industries
Description
Are you driven to be accurate? When given new areas to research, do you become restless in the pursuit of factual information? Are you so skeptical that you have to be shown the resource to find it believable? Do you have a fear of failing or being wrong? Is it easier to be safe than sorry for you? Do you like being the resident expert in matters that you are very familiar with? If this sounds like you, then we need to talk...
Spitzer, a recognized industry leader in designing and fabricating high-specification equipment, is currently seeking a Structural Estimator to join our team. The Structural Estimator reports to the Estimating Manager and is responsible for bidding projects pertaining to the design/build, engineering, fabrication, and assembly of structural components, process and modular systems. The candidate will be responsible for identifying risk, opportunities, and maintaining a strategic position during the estimating phase of the project.
What Does a Week in the Life of the Structural Estimator Look Like?
Here's a list of qualifications that the Structural Estimator at Spitzer should have...
Spitzer is a fast-paced company that focuses on exceeding our customers' expectations on every project. We believe we provide exceptional value through the quality of our work, our commitment to safety and by delivering products on schedule. You'll find a unique team of individuals who continue to push the boundaries of what is possible. A diverse team, a great culture, and a positive work environment are just some of the things that make working at Spitzer so rewarding.
What Kind of Employees Thrive at Spitzer?
Spitzer is a company with a diverse group of employees. Spitzer welcomes employees with all types of backgrounds, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. If you are hardworking, honest, and dedicated, you will love working at Spitzer.
A True Culture
Spitzer is a company that believes in its core values and the drive of its people. These values, put into PRACTICE, form the foundation on which we perform our work and conduct ourselves. With a focus on longevity and employee success, Spitzer welcomes its employees to push the envelope and drive improvement across all aspects of the company. At Spitzer, you can unleash your potential
Employee Driven Benefits
At Spitzer, we take pride in listening to what our employees want in benefits. We've come up with a unique set of employee benefits and designed them around our culture.
Of course, we didn't forget salary... Spitzer offers competitive pay depending on education, certifications, and experience.
Work Schedule
The Structural Estimator will workMonday-Friday 7:30 AM- 4:30 PM. Late afternoon hours may be required as needed.
Application Process
If this sounds like a great opportunity to you, complete our online application We look forward to hearing from you
Work Site
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Structural Estimator
Full time Only for registered members Brookshire
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Structural Estimator
Only for registered members Brookshire, TX, US
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Structural Estimator
Only for registered members Brookshire, TX
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Project Lead
Only for registered members Brookshire
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Body Technician
Full time Only for registered members Brookshire
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Body Technician
Only for registered members Brookshire, TX
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Lead Civil Structural Engineer
Only for registered members Katy
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Lead Estimator
Only for registered members Katy
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Entry Level Procurement Specialist
Only for registered members Katy, TX
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Civil Structural Engineer
Only for registered members Katy
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Senior Estimator
Only for registered members Katy
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Bridge Project Manager
Only for registered members Houston, TX, United States
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Senior Scheduler
Only for registered members Katy
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Drywall Repair Sales/Service Technician
Only for registered members Fulshear, TX
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Senior Designer- Bridge
Only for registered members Houston, TX, United States
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Auto Body Technician
Only for registered members Katy, Texas, United States
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Auto Body Technician
Full time Only for registered members Katy
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HVAC Sales and Consulting Professional
Only for registered members Katy
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2026 NextGen Operations Program | Katy, TX
Only for registered members Katy
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2026 NextGen Operations Program | Katy, TX
Only for registered members Katy
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Auto Mechanic Technician
Only for registered members Katy, Texas, United States