Senior Estimator- Structural Steel

Build More Than Estimates. Shape Entire Projects.

At Evolve Steel, we don't just price what is drawn. We help define what gets built.

We're seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to lead the front end of complex structural steel projects, transforming conceptual designs into reliable budgets and strategic project opportunities. This is a high-impact role for a professional who thrives in preconstruction, enjoys solving complex challenges, and wants a seat at the table with owners, contractors, and design teams.

As part of our Integrated Steel Delivery (ISD) approach, you'll help influence project outcomes long before fabrication begins, working alongside Evolve Steel and Salas O'Brien engineering professionals to create innovative, cost-effective structural solutions.

Why Evolve Steel?

Make a Bigger Impact

You won't be confined to quantity takeoffs and bid spreadsheets. You'll help guide design decisions, influence project strategy, and support pursuit planning for some of the most challenging projects in the market.

Work on High-Profile Projects

Our team supports complex commercial, healthcare, semiconductor, industrial, and data center projects throughout the region and beyond.

Be Part of an Integrated Team

Through our partnership with Salas O'Brien, you'll collaborate directly with engineers, detailing teams, fabrication professionals, project managers, and field leaders to create smarter project solutions.

Grow Your Career

We're looking for a leader who wants to mentor others, improve processes, and help shape the future of our estimating department.

What You'll Do

Lead Complex Estimates

• Develop conceptual, schematic, GMP, design-assist, and final project estimates
  
• Build complete structural steel budgets from incomplete or early-stage information
  
• Create and document estimating assumptions, contingencies, and risk strategies
  
• Develop and maintain historical cost benchmarks and pricing databases
  

Partner with Project Stakeholders

• Collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, and general contractors
  
• Guide value engineering efforts and constructability discussions
  
• Participate in preconstruction meetings and strategic project pursuits
  
• Support executive-level contract negotiations and project planning
  

Drive Business Success

• Help determine bid/no-bid decisions and pursuit strategy
  
• Monitor steel market conditions, pricing trends, and procurement opportunities
  
• Develop proposal narratives, qualifications, clarifications, and pricing strategies
  
• Support profitable growth through sound estimating practices
  

Mentor & Lead

• Coach and develop estimating team members
  
• Establish estimating standards, tools, and best practices
  
• Conduct estimate-to-actual reviews and continuous improvement efforts
  
• Serve as a trusted advisor to company leadership
  

The Right Person for This Role

You're not just an estimator.

You're a strategic thinker who can see beyond the drawings, identify risks before others do, and help clients make informed decisions early in the project lifecycle.

You understand how steel is detailed, fabricated, and erected. Most importantly, you're passionate about helping teams win work and deliver exceptional results.

Location

Boise, Idaho (Hybrid)

Employment Type

Full-Time

Ready to Build Something Bigger?

Join a team that's redefining how structural steel projects are planned, delivered, and executed.

Apply today to become Evolve Steel's next Senior Estimator

Requirements

What We're Looking For

Required Experience

• 10+ years of structural steel, fabrication, or commercial construction estimating experience
  
• Experience leading large or complex estimates
  
• Proven success developing estimates from conceptual or incomplete design documents
  
• Strong understanding of structural steel systems and construction methods
  
• Experience working directly with owners, engineers, and contractors
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with design-assist, negotiated work, GMP development, or Target Value Design
  
• Background in healthcare, industrial, semiconductor, data center, or other complex project sectors
  
• Familiarity with Tekla EPM and BIM-based estimating workflows
  
• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field