Estimator

About the role

Patriot Erectors is a full-service, AISC-Certified Steel Fabricator and AISC-Certified Advanced Steel Erector. Since 1991, from our modern 60,000-square-foot facility just west of Austin, Texas, we’ve fabricated and erected structural steel for complex buildings and non-building structures — with a relentless focus on quality, safety, and pride in every project.

Values

We are a people-first company built on five values we call STEEL — Safety, Teamwork, Ethics, Enthusiasm, and Leadership.

Vision

Recognize a Need & Fulfill It. Win the work. Price it right. Set every project up to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Estimate with Precision: Perform comprehensive lump-sum takeoffs of material, labor, and vendor costs from design drawings and specifications.
• Build Detailed Scopes: Price all materials, labor, buyout, and equipment costs in the Excel takeoff spreadsheet to create a detailed Scope of Work.
• Collaborate & Communicate: Work with General Contractors to clarify project details and schedules; request pricing quotes from vendors.
• Ensure Accuracy: Review project specifications to capture the full scope required for every estimate.
• Support the Team: Deliver a detailed Scope of Work and takeoff to the Estimating Manager; help maintain the estimating department schedule.
• Track Progress: Monitor past bids and follow up with General Contractors on award status.

Requirements

• Minimum five years’ experience in the industrial/commercial steel fabrication industry
• Ability to read and interpret structural and architectural design drawings
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and math skills
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Microsoft Excel
• Proficiency with Bluebeam and On-Screen Takeoff

Nice-to-Haves

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• AISC practices and award-to-closeout construction knowledge
• Tekla EPM or FabSuite experience

Benefits

• Financial Planning: 401(k) with company matching contributions, company-paid life & disability insurance, supplemental coverage options, HSA, quarterly financial-planning webinars
• Time Off & Life Balance: Paid time off (PTO), leave-of-absence programs (administered through Tilt)
• Family & Wellness: Comprehensive health coverage — medical, dental, and vision, pet insurance, Nivati EAP — free, confidential mental-health support for employees and their families, gym-membership support through affiliated partners, Blue Points program — rewards for a healthy lifestyle, Craig Cobb College Scholarship
• Career Growth: Continuous learning, including Udemy training courses, leadership training, AISC membership for Patriot employees — tap every resource the industry offers
• Community: We give back through community initiatives and support employees who volunteer

Pay

The pay range for this role is: 85,000 - 95,000 USD per year (Corporate Office)

Qualifications

Must-haves: Minimum five years’ experience in the industrial/commercial steel fabrication industry, Ability to read and interpret structural and architectural design drawings, Excellent oral and written communication skills, Strong analytical, problem-solving, and math skills, Proficiency in MS Office, especially Microsoft Excel, Proficiency with Bluebeam and On-Screen Takeoff

Skills

Nice-to-haves: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, AISC practices and award-to-closeout construction knowledge, Tekla EPM or FabSuite experience

Benefits

Financial Planning: 401(k) with company matching contributions, company-paid life & disability insurance, supplemental coverage options, HSA, quarterly financial-planning webinars

Time Off & Life Balance

Paid time off (PTO), leave-of-absence programs (administered through Tilt)

Family & Wellness

Comprehensive health coverage — medical, dental, and vision, pet insurance, Nivati EAP — free, confidential mental-health support for employees and their families, gym-membership support through affiliated partners, Blue Points program — rewards for a healthy lifestyle, Craig Cobb College Scholarship

Career Growth

Continuous learning, including Udemy training courses, leadership training, AISC membership for Patriot employees — tap every resource the industry offers

Community

We give back through community initiatives and support employees who volunteer

Equal Opportunity Employer

Patriot Erectors, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.