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Buffalo, New York, United States
Remote only
Title: Structural Fabrication Estimator
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $1,500–$2,500/month, depending on experience
Time Zone: US Eastern Time
Working Hours: Full-time, 40 hours/week; client operates 7:00 AM–3:30 PM ET with some flexibility
Experience Level: Mid to Senior — 3–15+ years
The client is a custom metal fabrication shop based in Buffalo, New York, specializing in structural fabrication and wastewater treatment projects.
The company operates with a lean, growing team and currently has one senior estimator handling a high volume of work. They are looking for an experienced Estimator to expand quoting capacity and work closely with the senior estimator as project volume continues to increase.
We are seeking a Structural Fabrication Estimator with hands-on experience estimating structural metal fabrication projects.
You will be responsible for performing detailed takeoffs, preparing bids, reviewing project requirements, coordinating with vendors and clients, and supporting pre-construction activities.
The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, accurate, and comfortable handling multiple projects while working independently within a remote environment. You will collaborate directly with the senior estimator to ensure estimates are accurate, competitive, and complete.
Perform detailed material and quantity takeoffs for structural metal fabrication projects
Review drawings, specifications, and project documents to determine project scope
Prepare accurate bids, estimates, and pricing proposals
Analyze material, labor, fabrication, and project costs
Prepare submittals, revisions, and RFI responses
Coordinate with vendors, subcontractors, and clients regarding project requirements and pricing
Communicate directly with vendors and clients by phone when necessary
Support pre-construction activities and subcontractor coordination
Manage multiple estimates and project deadlines simultaneously
Work within the client's internal job tracking and AI-powered quoting system
Collaborate remotely with Mark VeRost and the senior estimator to review estimates and improve accuracy
Identify scope gaps, discrepancies, and potential cost risks before bids are submitted
Maintain organized estimating documentation and project records
Adapt to client-specific processes, systems, and software
3+ years of structural fabrication estimating experience
Strong experience with takeoffs, bid preparation, and cost estimation
Background in structural steel, custom metal fabrication, or related heavy fabrication
Strong attention to detail and a proven focus on estimate accuracy
Fluent English, both written and verbal
Strong communication and coordination skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Reliable full-time availability for 40 hours/week
Comfortable working with remote client systems and software
Experience with wastewater treatment projects
Experience estimating skids, heavy structural projects, or complex custom fabrication
Experience with structural steel or miscellaneous metals
Experience working on US-based construction or fabrication projects
Civil Engineering degree or equivalent technical/trade experience
Experience with:
PlanSwift
Bluebeam
Procore
Other estimating, takeoff, or construction management platforms
Previous experience working remotely or with distributed teams
Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail on complex structural fabrication estimates
Experience estimating different project types, including wastewater treatment, structural steel, and custom fabrication
Ability to manage multiple estimates without sacrificing accuracy
Strong understanding of fabrication materials, labor, processes, and associated costs
Portfolio or examples of previous structural fabrication estimates
Experience working independently in a remote environment
Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new estimating and quoting systems
Structural fabrication estimating experience is required
Strong attention to detail and estimate accuracy
Fluent English communication — written and verbal
Full-time commitment — 40 hours/week
Ability to work remotely with reliable access to client software and systems
Ability to work within the US Eastern Time Zone
Comfortable with a month-to-month employment structure
Reliable, self-directed, and able to work without constant supervision
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