Estimating Engineer

Are you a recent college graduate ready to kickstart your career in the construction industry? GMF Steel Group is looking for a competitive and detail-oriented Estimating Engineer who has a passion for learning to join our team. This is a great entry-level opportunity for career growth and development, and this person will be trained for success.

This is not a remote position. It is required to be in-person in Lakeland, FL.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare proposals including structural steel, miscellaneous metals, detailing, installation/erection, and various other special conditions


• Take-off of materials, shop labor, field labor, equipment requirements


• Understand and foresee complex fabrication and erection scenarios, and adjust to account for them in bid proposal


• Evaluate all contract documents including specifications, drawings, general conditions, and special provisions


• Determine quantities and types of members required to complete project scope


• Determine shop operations along with the total time for each required to complete project scope in the most efficient manner


• Determine practical and efficient erection schemes along with the labor force and equipment required


• Note and reference any areas of the bid documents that require additional explanation and if allowances or exclusions must be noted

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or business


• Experience in Commercial General Contracting Estimating


• Drafting experience, preferred


• AutoCAD experience, preferred
  


• Ability to read and understand construction plans


• Knowledge of Microsoft Office full suite, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel


• Written and oral communication skills


• Strong time-management and organizational skills required

Salary:

• $60,000 - $85,000/year


• Dependent upon experience


• Eligibility for performance bonuses
  

Benefits/Perks:

• Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, and a 401k Match Program


• Paid Time Off

About GMF Steel Group:

• GMF Steel Group is an Inc 5000 company and one of the fastest growing Steel firms in the Southeastern US.


• GMF Steel Group is headquartered in Lakeland, Florida with offices in Lakeland, Orlando, Tampa, and Concord, NC.


• GMF Steel Group Fabrication Plant is located in Lakeland, Florida and produces over 20,000 tons of Structural Steel annually with the latest BIM fabrication technology.


• GMF Steel Group services the Southeastern US and Gulf Coast with over 300 employees across 4 offices.


• GMF Steel Group core sectors of the Structural Steel market include Amusement Parks, Stadiums, Arenas, Offices, Education, Healthcare, Hospitality, Retail, Light and Heavy Industrial projects.


• GMF incorporates the latest technology through Building Information Modeling (BIM) to integrate all facets of Steel Construction and 4-D modeling.


• GMF Steel Group is an AISC Certified Fabricator and Erector.


• GMF Steel Group takes pride in recruiting and developing the best talent through education of the latest technology and best practices.