Remote Structural Steel Lead / Chief Estimator

gpac • Contractor • Remote (Chicago, Illinois, United States) • $0 / year • 6h ago

Position: Remote Structural Steel Lead / Chief Estimator We are seeking an experienced Structural Steel Lead/Chief Estimator with a strong background in industrial projects , including steel erection, ductwork/boilermaker scopes, rigging, and millwright work. This is a remote/hybrid role , with the flexibility to work from your location of choice, while traveling into the office 1-3 times per month.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the estimating department and mentor junior staff

Perform take-offs and enter data into Excel-based estimating sheets

Estimate all project costs accurately and comprehensively

Solicit pricing from subcontractors and equipment vendors

Package complete proposals from start to finish (cradle to grave)

Qualifications:

Extensive experience estimating structural steel and industrial projects

Comfortable performing all aspects of take-offs and cost estimation independently

Strong understanding of steel erection, duct/boilermaker work, rigging, and millwrighting scopes

Proven leadership experience in managing estimating teams

Ability to work remotely while maintaining collaboration with the office

Benefits:

Sign-on bonuses

Relocation packages (if applicable)

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing ranging from 5%-25% of salary

Why Join Us:

Lead a high-performing estimating team

Flexible remote/hybrid work arrangement

Opportunity to drive proposals on complex, industrial-scale projects

Competitive compensation and profit-sharing opportunities

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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.