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Senior Estimator - Structural Steel / Fabrication in Missouri Valley

Date Posted: 10 September 2026

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Job Description

Senior Estimator – Structural Steel / Fabrication

A long-established leader in the steel fabrication and metals industry is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join its team.

This organization has built its reputation on quality, integrity, innovation, and delivering custom steel solutions for industries including construction,

transportation, energy, heavy equipment, agriculture, government, and industrial manufacturing.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare accurate estimates for structural steel and fabricated metal projects.
  • Review drawings, specifications, bid documents, and project requirements.
  • Develop material, labor, equipment, subcontractor, and production cost estimates.
  • Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing.
  • Identify project risks, scope gaps, and cost-saving opportunities.
  • Work closely with sales, engineering, purchasing, production, and project management.
  • Manage multiple estimates and bid deadlines simultaneously.
  • Support project handoff from estimating into production and project management.

Qualifications

  • Strong estimating experience within structural steel, steel fabrication, miscellaneous metals, or heavy industrial manufacturing.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and technical specifications.
  • Strong understanding of fabrication processes, materials, labor requirements, and project costs.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Experience managing complex bids and multiple deadlines.
  • Estimating software and ERP/MRP experience is preferred.

Why Work Here?

Join a company with a long history of success that continues to invest in technology, equipment, training, and manufacturing excellence.

Employees are valued for their expertise and provided with the resources needed to safely deliver quality work.

If you take pride in building accurate estimates and understand what it takes to move a steel project from drawings to finished product, apply confidentially to learn more.

To Apply:

Please submit a resume for consideration. Only those qualified applicants that provide a resume will be contacted to kristie.ballestin@gogpac.com

If you would like to learn more about Manufacturing, Production, or Operations opportunities, contact Kristie Ballestin with gpac 928.225.2912.

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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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