Job Title:
Estimating Manager (Structural Steel Fabrication)
Location:
Boise, ID (Remote or Hybrid)
Compensation:
$90,000 – $120,000+ DOE
Benefits:
Performance-based bonus
Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
401(k) with company match
Paid time off / holidays
Professional development opportunities
Hybrid work environment
Relocation assistance available
Company Overview:
Tiello has partnered with a highly successful
Structural Steel Engineering Firm in the Mountain West
on their search for a
Structural Steel Senior Estimator
for commercial structural steel fabrication and erection projects
Role Summary:
The
Senior Estimator
will lead the front end of complex structural steel projects, developing reliable budgets and strategic pricing from conceptual and incomplete design information. This individual will play a key role in preconstruction, working directly with owners, general contractors, architects, engineers, and internal teams to evaluate project opportunities, develop estimates, identify risks, and influence design and constructability decisions.
The ideal candidate will possess a
strong structural steel estimating background with a deep understanding of detailing, fabrication, and erection operations.
This individual should be comfortable estimating complex projects from conceptual designs through final drawings and have the ability to provide strategic insight throughout the pursuit and preconstruction process. Experience mentoring estimating professionals and developing estimating processes and best practices is highly desirable.
Project Types:
Commercial, Healthcare, Industrial, Infrastructure, and Complex Structural Steel Projects
Job Responsibilities:
Lead conceptual, schematic, GMP, design-assist, and final structural steel estimates
Develop complete structural steel budgets from conceptual, incomplete, or early-stage project information
Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and pricing for structural steel fabrication and erection
Establish and document estimating assumptions, exclusions, contingencies, and project risks
Develop historical cost benchmarks and maintain accurate pricing databases
Analyze project plans, specifications, schedules, and design documents to identify scope, constructability, and pricing considerations
Collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, general contractors, and internal project teams throughout the preconstruction process
Participate in preconstruction meetings, project pursuits, design-assist efforts, and value engineering discussions
Provide structural steel expertise to help influence design decisions and develop cost-effective project solutions
Support bid/no-bid decisions and develop pursuit strategies for strategic projects
Monitor steel market conditions, material pricing, labor costs, and procurement opportunities
Develop proposal narratives, qualifications, clarifications, exclusions, and pricing strategies
Support executive leadership with project budgets, forecasts, negotiations, and strategic planning
Conduct estimate-to-actual reviews and identify opportunities to improve estimating accuracy and profitability
Establish and improve estimating standards, procedures, tools, and best practices
Mentor and develop junior and mid-level estimating team members
Collaborate with engineering, detailing, fabrication, procurement, project management, and field erection teams to validate project assumptions and execution strategies
Identify project risks and opportunities before contract award
Qualifications / Requirements:
5+ years of structural steel estimating experience
Strong background estimating structural steel fabrication and erection
Demonstrated experience developing conceptual and design-assist estimates from incomplete design information
Strong understanding of structural steel detailing, fabrication, erection, and project execution
Experience with complex commercial, industrial, healthcare, semiconductor, data center, or infrastructure projects
Proven ability to perform quantity takeoffs, develop budgets, analyze costs, and establish project pricing
Experience working directly with general contractors, owners, architects, and engineers during preconstruction
Strong understanding of structural steel materials, fabrication processes, erection methods, labor requirements, and project sequencing
Experience with value engineering, constructability reviews, and risk analysis
Ability to develop and maintain historical cost databases and estimating benchmarks
Leadership or mentoring experience within an estimating or preconstruction environment
Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft Office applications
Experience with Tekla, Bluebeam, or Trimble Suite preferred
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent industry experience will be considered
The ideal candidate will reside in Pacific, Mountain, or Central time zones within the US
Eligibility to work in the U.S.
Legal & EEO Language:
Tiello LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law
Your Right to Work:
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire