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Project Manager / Estimator - Structural Steel in Smithville

Date Posted: 15 October 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

This is a chance to split your time between estimating and running projects. We're recruiting an Estimator / Project Manager for a Kansas City steel fabricator and erector that specializes in structural and miscellaneous steel packages. The role suits an early- to mid-career professional who wants to grow across both disciplines.

Day to day, you'll:

  • Estimate structural and miscellaneous steel packages, starting with quantity takeoffs
  • Oversee awarded projects through fabrication and erection, handling the schedule, budget, and change orders
  • Track costs on your projects and stay on top of RFIs and submittals
  • Prepare proposals and bids, soliciting quotes for detailing, erection, and coatings
  • Serve as the link between general contractors, detailers, the shop, and field crews

You'll bring:

  • 2-8 years of steel estimating, project management, or related construction experience
  • Familiarity with the scopes of structural and miscellaneous metals
  • The ability to read structural and architectural drawings
  • A degree in construction management or engineering, or equivalent experience (preferred)
  • Estimating software experience, which is a plus

Compensation: $75,000 - $105,000, plus a yearly bonus opportunity and a sign-on bonus for top candidates joining from competitors.

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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