Estimator

Job Description Job Description Salary: $60,000 - $100,000/year 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 Estimator 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: Bachelors Degree in engineering or business, preferred Drafting experience, preferred AutoCAD experience, preferred Experience in Commercial General Contracting Estimating 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 - $100,000/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.

Location: Lakeland, FL, US

Posted Date: 5/18/2025