Title: Estimator (Division 5 Metals)

Title: Estimator (Division 5 Metals)

Location: San Diego, CA, Remote

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week, 5 days/week

Time Zone: Pacific Time (US West Coast)

Level: Junior to Mid-level

About The Company

We’re working with a specialty metal fabrication company based in San Diego, CA with a lean, hands-on team focused on high-quality custom metalwork.

Their projects include interior stair railings, custom staircases, metal railings, balcony railings, entry and driveway gates, custom fencing, miscellaneous metals, and structural steel.

The company is looking for a dedicated Estimator who can grow with the team and become a reliable part of their estimating and operations workflow.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Division 5 Metals Estimator with hands-on experience estimating architectural metals, miscellaneous metals, and structural steel for U.S. construction projects.

This role is ideal for an early-career estimator with 2+ years of relevant Division 5 estimating experience who is detail-oriented, technically capable, and comfortable reviewing plans, performing takeoffs, building estimates, and communicating with vendors and internal teams.

Responsibilities

Prepare accurate estimates for Division 5 metal fabrication projects

Perform quantity takeoffs and review project plans, drawings, and specifications

Estimate architectural metals including handrails, guardrails, stairs, fences, and gates

Estimate miscellaneous metals and structural steel

Review drawings using Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and other design software

Research material requirements, quantities, labor, and fabrication costs

Coordinate with vendors and conduct follow-up calls when needed

Work with internal teams through Construction Foreman, Outlook, and Excel

Maintain organized estimating documentation and project information

Integrate into the client's existing estimating processes and workflows

Support project planning, pricing, and cost estimation for custom metalwork

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