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Construction Estimator

Job in Lakeland, Polk County, Florida, 33809, USA
Listing for: GMF Steel Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-01
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Civil Engineering
  • Engineering
    Civil Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 65000 - 87500 USD Yearly USD 65000.00 87500.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

GMF Steel Group is seeking a competitive, detail-oriented estimator with a strong understanding of construction processes and a passion for delivering accurate, high-quality work. This role is ideal for a driven professional who wants to grow within a fast-paced steel company.

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 preferred
  • 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
  • $65,000 - $87,500/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 Tampa, Panama City, 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.
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