Structural Fabrication Estimator

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Structural Fabrication Estimator based in Brazil.

This is an opportunity for an experienced estimator to support a growing custom metal fabrication operation serving complex structural and wastewater treatment <projects.You> will take ownership of detailed material and quantity takeoffs, pricing, bid preparation, and pre-construction support.The role requires strong technical judgment and the ability to identify scope gaps, discrepancies, and cost risks before bids are <submitted.You> will work closely with a senior estimator and collaborate with vendors, subcontractors, clients, and internal stakeholders.The position offers meaningful autonomy, exposure to varied fabrication projects, and the opportunity to increase quoting capacity as project volume <grows.You> will also work with modern estimating workflows, including an internal AI-powered quoting system, while maintaining high standards for accuracy and reliability.This role is well suited to a detail-oriented professional who can manage multiple bids independently while contributing effectively within a distributed team.

Accountabilities

• Perform detailed material and quantity takeoffs for structural steel, custom metal fabrication, and other complex fabrication projects.
• Prepare accurate estimates, bids, pricing proposals, and supporting documentation based on drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Review project documentation to identify scope requirements, discrepancies, potential cost impacts, estimating risks, and missing information.
• Prepare submittals, revisions, RFI responses, and other pre-construction documentation as required.
• Coordinate with vendors, subcontractors, clients, and internal stakeholders to gather pricing, clarify requirements, and support successful bid preparation.
• Communicate with clients and vendors by phone and other channels when necessary to resolve questions and obtain project information.
• Support pre-construction activities and subcontractor coordination throughout the estimating process.
• Manage multiple estimates, bids, and deadlines simultaneously while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Use internal job-tracking processes and AI-powered quoting tools to improve estimating efficiency and consistency.
• Collaborate with the senior estimator to review estimates, validate pricing, and maintain reliable cost information.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve estimating workflows, accuracy, and quoting capacity.

Requirements

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in structural fabrication estimating, with demonstrated responsibility for takeoffs, bid preparation, and cost estimation.
• Professional background in structural steel, custom metal fabrication, heavy fabrication, or a closely related field.
• Strong understanding of fabrication processes, materials, labor requirements, and project costs.
• Proven ability to produce accurate, detailed estimates and identify potential scope gaps or cost risks.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate effectively with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple bids, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision while remaining collaborative and responsive within a remote team.
• Comfortable learning and using multiple software platforms, estimating tools, and internal systems.
• Familiarity with PlanSwift, Bluebeam, Procore, or comparable estimating and construction software is an advantage.
• Experience with wastewater treatment projects, skids, heavy structural projects, complex custom fabrication, or U.S.-based construction and fabrication projects is highly valued.
• A civil engineering degree or equivalent technical or trade experience is a plus.
• Experience working with distributed or remote teams is beneficial.
• Demonstrated experience working with AI-powered estimating or quoting tools is advantageous.
• Ability to commit to a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule and a month-to-month employment structure.
• Availability for flexible working hours, with a preference for some overlap with 9:00 AM–5:00 PM ET.

Benefits

• Compensation of $1,500–$2,500 per month, depending on experience.
• Full-time opportunity with a flexible schedule.
• Remote work arrangement from Brazil.
• Flexible time-zone structure with preferred overlap with U.S. Eastern Time business hours.
• Opportunity to work on structural steel, wastewater treatment, and complex custom fabrication projects.
• Direct collaboration with experienced estimating professionals and exposure to increasingly larger and more complex projects.
• Technology-forward working environment featuring an AI-powered quoting system.
• Opportunity to contribute to improving estimating processes and increasing quoting capacity within a growing operation.