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Remote Chief Estimator - Steel Erection in Detroit

Date Posted: 05 November 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Our client, an established steel erection contractor, is seeking an experienced Chief Estimator to lead its estimating department. This is a remote position worked from home, with quarterly travel. This role owns steel erection estimating from bid invitation through award, sets bid strategy, and mentors a team of estimators while working closely with general contractors, owners, and fabricators.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the estimating team and oversee all steel erection estimates and bids
  • Perform and review quantity takeoffs for structural steel, metal deck, joists, and miscellaneous metals
  • Review junior estimators' work for accuracy, completeness, and consistency
  • Develop bid strategy and decide which projects to pursue
  • Build erection pricing, including crew sizes, crane and equipment needs, sequencing, and production rates
  • Review plans, specifications, and bid documents and prepare clarifications and exclusions
  • Coordinate with general contractors, owners, fabricators, and suppliers through the bid process
  • Lead bid reviews and handoff meetings with operations and project management
  • Track bid results and keep cost data and estimating standards up to date

Qualifications

  • Extensive estimating experience in structural steel erection or steel construction
  • Prior experience leading or mentoring estimators
  • Strong knowledge of structural steel, erection methods, cranes, rigging, and field production
  • Ability to read and interpret structural drawings, specifications, and contract documents
  • Experience with commercial and industrial project bidding
  • Proficiency with estimating and takeoff software and Microsoft Excel
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and leadership skills

Compensation

  • Competitive pay, dependent on experience
  • Health, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Room to grow in a leadership role with a steel erection contractor

Send resume to mitchell.guerrieri@gogpac.com for more information

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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