Project Manager/Estimator – Lead Structural and Miscellaneous Steel Projects
Job Overview
- Company: Carolina Metal Fabricators / Basic Machinery Company
- Salary/Pay Rate: $65,000 - $75,000 per year (Salary + Benefits)
- Location: Raleigh, NC
- Job/Employment Type: Full Time
- Project Scope: Structural and Miscellaneous Industrial Steel Fabrication
The Opportunity
You will serve as a key operational leader, driving metal fabrication projects from preliminary estimating through full execution. This role empowers you to shape project outcomes, manage client relationships, and optimize shop floor efficiency in a stable, growth-oriented environment. You will build complex, real-world steel components while advancing your project management and estimating career.
How You Will Make an Impact
- Develop accurate material, labor, and equipment take-offs to compile competitive project estimates.
- Manage full lifecycle industrial metal fabrication projects to deliver on time, in scope, and within budget.
- Program CNC-controlled machinery and generate precise cut lists to support efficient shop fabrication.
- Purchase required materials and manage specialized subcontracts necessary to complete project scopes.
- Maintain accurate drawing, RFI, and change order logs to ensure seamless operational continuity.
- Direct cross-functional teams and maintain clear daily communication with clients and shop staff.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 2 years of project management experience in metal fabrication, structural steel, or miscellaneous metals.
- Minimum 2 years of estimating experience within industrial metal fabrication or structural steel industries.
- Demonstrated experience utilizing Bluebeam Revu for take-offs and plan reviews.
- Solid understanding of project budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and OSHA regulations.
- Strong communication and organizational skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, mathematics, or a related field.
- 1 or more years of hands-on detailing or drafting experience.
- Working knowledge of Tekla PowerFab or FabTrol software platforms.
- Practical knowledge of AWS and AISC industry design and fabrication standards.
Compensation & Benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings program featuring employer matching contributions.
- Annual profit-sharing program and performance-based project bonuses.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Paid time off covering holidays, vacation time, and sick leave.
- Relocation assistance provided for eligible relocating candidates.
- Company-provided smartphone or tablet package.
- Specialized safety, OSHA, and technical manufacturer training opportunities.
- Provided safety gear, regular company outings, and annual team events.
About Us
Carolina Metal Fabricators / Basic Machinery Company offers employees the opportunity to work on challenging structural, miscellaneous, and specialty metal projects where their craftsmanship makes a visible impact. With continued investment in advanced equipment and expanded capabilities, we provide a stable, supportive environment where team members build long-term careers.
Carolina Metal Fabricators / Basic Machinery Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
