Estimator - PEMB

Our client is seeking an Estimator to develop accurate, complete pricing for pre-engineered metal building projects from initial customer requirements through proposal preparation and project award. This position works closely with sales, engineering, and external vendors to define project scope, identify required materials and systems, solicit and evaluate pricing, build detailed cost estimates, and support the preparation of client proposals.

The ideal candidate brings direct estimating experience within the pre-engineered metal building industry and understands how building components, vendor pricing, technical requirements, and project specifications come together to form a reliable estimate. Experience estimating commercial or other lighter-scale PEMB projects can translate well to this position, provided the candidate has a strong foundation in metal building systems and is comfortable managing multiple estimates and vendor relationships simultaneously.

Our client is an established provider of custom metal building solutions for industrial and infrastructure applications. The company supports projects that require more technical customization than a typical commercial metal building, incorporating engineered structural systems and project-specific components for customers operating in demanding industrial environments.

This position offers the opportunity to estimate specialized projects across a variety of industrial markets while working closely with engineering and sales throughout the proposal process. The company's integrated approach gives the Estimator visibility into how design decisions, material selection, vendor pricing, and commercial strategy affect the complete project, providing broader exposure than a narrowly segmented estimating environment.

• Develop detailed project scopes and estimating documentation by translating customer specifications, technical requirements, and preliminary design information into clearly defined material and pricing requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering to evaluate project requirements and identify primary steel, secondary materials, building components, specialty systems, and other items required for each estimate.
• Solicit pricing from qualified vendors, communicate technical requirements, address clarification requests, and follow up to maintain proposal schedules.
• Evaluate vendor quotations for technical compliance, completeness, cost, and overall value before incorporating them into project estimates.
• Build and maintain comprehensive cost estimates using Microsoft Excel, combining structural material costs, vendor quotations, and other project-specific pricing.
• Partner with the sales team to communicate estimated project costs and prepare proposals that accurately reflect the technical and commercial scope of work.
• Review and update project costs following award to account for current pricing, availability, and changes affecting the estimate before operational handoff.
• Maintain clear communication and organized project documentation throughout the estimating process to support multiple concurrent proposals and deadlines.

• Approximately 5+ years of estimating experience, including direct experience with pre-engineered metal building projects.
• Working knowledge of PEMB systems, components, material requirements, and the factors that affect project pricing.
• Ability to interpret customer specifications, preliminary designs, and technical project requirements when developing estimates.
• Experience soliciting, evaluating, and incorporating vendor quotations into comprehensive project pricing.
• Strong Microsoft Excel proficiency with the ability to develop and maintain detailed cost summaries.
• Ability to independently manage multiple estimates, vendor follow-ups, and competing proposal deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with engineering, sales, vendors, and other project stakeholders.
• Ability to work from the company's Houston-area office.

• Experience estimating industrial or technically complex pre-engineered metal buildings.
• Familiarity with metal building design or estimating software.
• Experience with Salesforce and SharePoint.

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Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.