Steel Estimator

  • Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • Full Time


Job Title: Steel Estimator

Employment Type: Full-time Experience Required: 3–6+ years

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Steel Estimator to join our structural steel fabrication team. The ideal candidate will have 3–6+ years of estimating experience in a structural steel fabrication shop and be proficient in using Tekla for takeoffs and modeling. Our company fabricates both structural steel and miscellaneous metals for a variety of commercial construction projects in the region.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare accurate and competitive estimates for structural and miscellaneous steel components.

  • Review architectural and structural drawings, specifications, and bid documents.

  • Perform detailed takeoffs and cost estimates using Tekla software.

  • Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and the fabrication team to ensure alignment between estimates and production.

  • Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors for material and service pricing.

  • Identify value engineering opportunities and provide cost-saving recommendations.



Preferred Qualifications:

  • 3–6 years of steel estimating experience in a fabrication shop setting.

  • Proficient in Tekla Structures and Tekla EPM (or similar platforms).

  • Strong understanding of structural steel and miscellaneous metals (e.g., stairs, handrails, embeds).

  • Experience with commercial construction projects.

  • Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and communication skills.



Compensation & Benefits:

  • Competitive base salary (commensurate with experience)

  • Company profit-sharing program

  • Health/Vision/Dental Plans
  • Relocation assistance available for the right candidate

  • Opportunity to join a stable, growing company with a strong regional reputation

Contact ... with your resume/project list for more information regarding this opportunity

Job ID: 479767922
Originally Posted on: 6/4/2025

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