Job Description
Job Description
Location : Apopka, FL 32703 (Remote – U.S. only)
Employment Type : Full-Time
Industry : Structural Steel & Miscellaneous Metals (Division 5)
Software Requirement : Tekla PowerFab (FabSuite)
For more than 30 years, Pioneer Welding & Fabrication (PWF) has supported commercial, industrial, and retail construction across Florida with structural and miscellaneous steel fabrication and installation. We are seeking a Remote Structural Steel Estimator with Division 5 experience to support growing demand and deliver accurate, competitive steel estimates.
This role is fully remote. Candidates must have proven structural steel estimating experience and the discipline to perform in a production-driven digital environment.
Responsibilities
Review and interpret architectural and structural drawings, shop details, and connection designs
Perform detailed takeoffs for structural steel and miscellaneous metals
Price materials, fabrication labor, erection labor, crane / equipment needs, and coating requirements
Solicit and evaluate vendor pricing for steel, hardware, and specialty components
Prepare formal bid proposals, scope clarifications, and assumptions
Maintain organized bid files, digital documentation, and timeline tracking
Coordinate with internal project teams for estimate hand-off and clarifications
Required Qualifications
Minimum 5+ years estimating structural and miscellaneous steel
Tekla PowerFab (FabSuite) experience required
Proficiency reading structural drawings, anchor plans, schedules, and weld / connection symbols
Ability to estimate both fabrication and erection
Strong Excel skills; Bluebeam or similar takeoff tool preferred
Solid written and verbal communication skills; professional remote work habits
Ability to manage deadlines across multiple active bid opportunities
Preferred Experience
Commercial, industrial, tilt-wall, or public works steel estimating
Experience coordinating RFIs, VE options, and bid clarifications
Familiarity with steel tonnage and assembly labor logic
Compensation
$70,000 – $85,000 annually , based on experience and demonstrated estimating capability.
Additional consideration available for candidates with advanced Division 5 estimating experience and proven Tekla PowerFab proficiency.
Why Join PWF
Stable growth environment with long-established client relationships
Fully remote work structure
Competitive compensation aligned with experience
Opportunity to support meaningful fabrication and field work through accurate estimating
Work Environment
This role is 100% remote .
There is no onsite requirement , and relocation is not expected .
How to Apply
Submit your resume and a brief summary of your Division 5 estimating experience, including :
Years of steel estimating
Tekla PowerFab experience
Types of projects estimated
Range of tonnages handled
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