Senior Estimator - Structural Steel

Company : gpac

Location : Columbia, SC, 29228

Posted Date : 15 October 2025

Job Type : Other

Category : Accounting

Occupation : Estimator

Job Details

Job Description
Estimating Manager - S tructural Steel
A leading structural steel fabricator is seeking an experienced Estimating Manager to lead and oversee our estimating department. This leadership role is central to our preconstruction process, ensuring the delivery of accurate, competitive, and well-structured project budgets and estimates.
As the Estimating Manager, you’ll work closely with the Sales and Project Management teams to manage the full estimating lifecycle. You’ll be responsible for the development of processes, team management, and continual improvement of tools and techniques used in estimating.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage estimating personnel, workload, and scheduling to meet bid deadlines
Assign Lead Estimators for bids and change orders and oversee their output
Review project documents (drawings, specs, schedules) to ensure comprehensive and accurate scoping
Prepare conceptual budgets using $/SF, $/Ton, etc.
Oversee bid proposals, including detailed exclusions, clarifications, and final recap reviews
Analyze cost trends, alternate methods, and materials for value engineering
Ensure smooth turnover from estimating to project management upon award
Support project management with change order pricing, sublet budgets, and negotiation assistance

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 10 years in estimating or within the structural steel industry
Expertise in construction math and quantity takeoff methods
Proficiency in estimating and modeling software including BlueBeam , Tekla PowerFab , and Tekla Models
Strong working knowledge of MS Excel , Teams , and Word
Proven leadership ability with experience motivating and managing teams
Excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills
Ability to work well under pressure and meet strict deadlines
Experience with both hard bid and conceptual estimating for a range of delivery methods (Design-Build, Design-Assist, etc.)

This is a high-impact leadership role with long-term growth potential. If you’re a driven estimating professional with a deep understanding of structural steel fabrication and a passion for team leadership, we’d love to connect.
You can confidentially contact with any further questions.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.