Structural Steel Estimator

Recruiting Partner: Trish Cram

Nashville, Tennessee | Construction | Work from home flexibility | $85,000 to $100,000 | Job ID: 164286

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Join a thriving, well-respected structural steel erection company that’s building some of the most exciting commercial and warehouse projects in the Nashville metro area. As a Structural Steel Estimator, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping projects from the earliest stages, delivering accurate estimates that set the tone for successful builds.

Possible Relocation opportunity or mostly Remote

What You’ll Do:

  • Review and analyze blueprints, specifications, schedules, and related documents to prepare accurate, detailed project estimates
  • Manage project documentation including Plans, Addenda, ASIs, RFIs, and change orders
  • Prepare precise take-offs, cost estimates, and bid proposals—meeting deadlines without compromising accuracy
  • Collaborate closely with fabricators and operations to ensure scope clarity and bid readiness
  • Draft steel erection bid proposals using Microsoft Excel, Word, MS Project, and other estimating tools
  • Apply strong communication skills to interpret drawings, logistics plans, schedules, and budgets effectively

What We’re Looking For:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Structural/Civil Engineering, or Business (preferred)
  • Minimum 5 years of commercial structural steel estimating experience
  • Proven ability to read and interpret structural and architectural drawings
  • CPE (Certified Professional Estimator) designation a plus

Why You’ll Love This Role:

  • Competitive Base Salary – Up to $100K annually
  • Performance Incentives – Commission opportunities for successful project wins
  • Comprehensive Benefits – Health insurance, PTO, 401(k)
  • Impactful Work – Be part of projects ranging from mixed-use developments to large commercial construction

If you’re ready to bring your estimating expertise to a company where your skills will directly shape the skyline, we want to hear from you.

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

 

JOB ID: 164286

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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

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Trish Cram

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