Steel Estimator – Business Development

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Structural steel estimator developing bids and client pipelines for a Phoenix fabrication and erection company. Estimating commercial and industrial projects while building contractor relationships.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $125,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in estimating structural and miscellaneous steel for commercial and industrial projects, with a strong focus on proposal writing, client relationship management, and effective negotiation skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

5+ Years Estimating ExperienceProposal WritingClient Relationship ManagementNegotiation SkillsEstimating Software Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Estimating Structural SteelEstimating Miscellaneous SteelTake-OffsPricingProject Opportunity Management

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTime Management

Tools & Technologies

TeklaExcelWord

Industry Keywords

Commercial ProjectsIndustrial ProjectsBid ProposalsContractor RelationshipsField Work

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Estimate structural and miscellaneous steel scopes
Perform take-offs and pricing
Prepare clear, professional bid proposals
Follow up on submitted bids
Negotiate scope, pricing, and terms to close work
Build and maintain relationships with contractors and clients
Represent the company at meetings, site visits, and industry events
Develop and manage a long-term pipeline of project opportunities
Manage several active estimates at once against tight deadlines
Split time between office and field work in the Phoenix area
Work directly alongside the Chief Estimator while building client relationships and managing an independent pipeline

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience estimating structural and/or miscellaneous steel for commercial or industrial projects
Comfortable managing several active estimates at once against tight deadlines
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to write clear, compelling proposals
Comfortable splitting time between office and field work in the Phoenix area
Working knowledge of Tekla or similar estimating software (preferred)
Proficiency in Excel and Word (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k)
Paid time off and holidays
Direct mentorship from an experienced Chief Estimator
Real growth potential and long-term succession leverage
High visibility on a small, tight-knit team
Exposure to both private and public-sector projects
Field work stays local to the Phoenix area — no extensive travel