Senior Estimator - Steel Fabrication in Evansville

Job Title: Senior Estimator – Steel Fabrication

Position Summary:
The Senior Estimator is responsible for generating accurate quotations by estimating labor, materials, special processes, and documentation costs for complex technical projects. This role involves thorough review of scopes of work, codes, specifications, drawings, and other requirements, while coordinating with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams to deliver competitive and comprehensive bids within set timelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage customer expectations by clearly communicating capabilities, capacities, and lead times

• Review and interpret scopes of work (SOW), customer requirements, specifications, codes, and standards

• Prepare preliminary manufacturing routings, estimating labor, materials, subcontracted services, and other associated costs

• Identify unclear or high-risk project elements and seek clarification from customers

• Obtain accurate pricing for materials and subcontracted operations through vendor engagement or internal resources

• Collaborate with production, project management, procurement, and quality control teams to align project requirements and schedules

• Generate detailed cost estimates covering labor, materials, special processes, testing, inspection, and documentation

• Prepare comprehensive quotation documents clearly outlining inclusions, substitutions, and exclusions

• Submit all required documentation and proposals as per quotation requirements

• Follow up on submitted quotations to assess probability of order conversion

• Review awarded purchase orders to ensure alignment with quotations on schedule, scope, and funding

• Build and maintain strong client relationships to foster repeat business and customer satisfaction

• Support Business Development efforts in converting quotations into purchase orders

• Provide customers with tailored information about products and services to meet their fabrication needs

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

• Experience with Tekla PowerFab preferred

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or related field required

• Minimum 10 years of experience in fabrication estimating

• Preferred experience in structural steel fabrication (bridges, buildings, structures, etc)