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Senior Estimator

Extreme Steel Inc
Winchester, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/22/2026

Position Summary

The Senior Estimator serves as a senior estimating professional responsible for leading complex, high-value structural steel and miscellaneous metal estimates. This role provides technical leadership, develops bid strategies, mentors estimating staff, and collaborates with executive leadership to support business growth and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead estimating efforts for large, complex, or high-risk projects.
  • Develop pricing strategies and bid recommendations.
  • Review contract documents for commercial and technical risks.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary estimating activities.
  • Build detailed labor production models and fabrication plans.
  • Lead bid review meetings with senior management.
  • Negotiate pricing with suppliers and subcontractors.
  • Support business development and customer relationships.
  • Mentor and train estimating staff.
  • Improve estimating procedures, templates, and databases.
  • Analyze awarded and completed projects for estimating accuracy.
  • Assist with strategic planning and forecasting.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • 7 years of experience estimating structural steel fabrication and/or erection projects.
  • Extensive knowledge of steel fabrication, detailing, and erection.
  • Advanced proficiency with estimating and project management software.
  • Strong financial and commercial understanding.

Knowledge & Skills

  • Expert understanding of AISC standards and construction practices.
  • Advanced analytical and risk assessment skills.
  • Leadership and coaching abilities.
  • Excellent negotiation and presentation skills.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to develop competitive bid strategies.

Performance Expectations

  • Lead successful estimates for complex and high-value projects.
  • Achieve estimating accuracy and gross margin objectives.
  • Improve estimating processes and operational efficiency.
  • Develop junior estimators through coaching and mentorship.
  • Contribute to business growth through strategic estimating and customer engagement.
  • Serve as a technical resource for estimating, operations, and executive leadership.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties as business needs require.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Extreme Steel Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Winchester, VA 22602

Salary : $90,000 - $120,000

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