The Role A nationally ranked, award-winning general contractor is seeking a Structural / Miscellaneous Steel Estimator to join its Preconstruction team in the Detroit metro area. This role sits within a collaborative steel preconstruction team (approx. six professionals) and reports into Preconstruction Leadership. You will lead both hard-bid and negotiated proposals, primarily focused on manufacturing, power, energy, and industrial steel projects nationwide. You’ll be trusted to operate with autonomy — preparing accurate, competitive budgets while supporting business development and strengthening client relationships. Key Responsibilities: Review drawings and specifications to define full project scope Attend and contribute to pre-bid meetings Solicit and level subcontractor and supplier pricing Develop best-value solutions balancing cost, engineering, and quality Clearly define bid inclusions, exclusions, and clarifications Support operations teams on awarded projects (including change orders) Contribute to conceptual budgeting and professional proposal development What They’re Looking For 7+ years of structural / miscellaneous steel estimating experience Strong background in industrial, manufacturing, power, or energy sectors Deep understanding of conceptual estimating and cost control Proficiency in Microsoft Office & scheduling tools You’ll thrive here if you’re analytical, ethical, commercially sharp, and genuinely enjoy collaborating with operations and clients. #J-18808-Ljbffr