Estimator in Austin, Texas at Patriot Erectors, LLC.

About Patriot Erectors, LLC.

Patriot Erectors is a full-service, AISC-Certified Steel Fabricator and AISC-Certified Advanced Steel Erector. Since 1991, from our modern 60,000-square-foot facility just west of Austin, Texas, we’ve fabricated and erected structural steel for complex buildings and non-building structures — with a relentless focus on quality, safety, and pride in every project.

We’re a people-first company built on five values we call STEEL — Safety, Teamwork, Ethics, Enthusiasm, and Leadership.

Our vision: Recognize a Need & Fulfill It.

Win the work. Price it right. Set every project up to succeed.

Your numbers decide which jobs Patriot wins — and how well they go. You’ll own full lump-sum estimates from drawings to a submission-ready Scope of Work, turning specs and steel into bids that win

Your numbers carry weight. The bids you build are what leadership takes to the table.

Dual AISC certification. Certified Fabricator AND Advanced Certified Erector since 1991 — you bid work,; one accountable team will build, shop to site.

People-first, for real. Free, confidential mental-health support (Nivati EAP) for you and your family, Blue Points wellness rewards, pet insurance, and the Craig Cobb College Scholarship.

Modern estimating stack. Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, and heavy Excel behind every number you put on paper.

,A name that opens doors. 30+ years of quality, safety, and pride — GCs return our calls.

You’ll be at the forefront of our project estimation process, ensuring accurate, competitive bids — developing pricing and documents for assigned bids, performing full lump-sum takeoffs, and communicating with General Contractors and vendors.

• Estimate with Precision: Perform comprehensive lump-sum takeoffs of material, labor, and vendor costs from design drawings and specifications.

• Build Detailed Scopes: Price all materials, labor, buyout, and equipment costs in the Excel takeoff spreadsheet to create a detailed Scope of Work.

• Collaborate & Communicate: Work with General Contractors to clarify project details and schedules; request pricing quotes from vendors.

• Ensure Accuracy: Review project specifications to capture the full scope required for every estimate.

• Support the Team: Deliver a detailed Scope of Work and takeoff to the Estimating Manager; help maintain the estimating department schedule.

• Track Progress: Monitor past bids and follow up with General Contractors on award status.

Must-haves

• Minimum five years’ experience in the industrial/commercial steel fabrication industry

• Ability to read and interpret structural and architectural design drawings

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and math skills

• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Microsoft Excel

• Proficiency with Bluebeam and On-Screen Takeoff

Nice-to-haves

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

• AISC practices and award-to-closeout construction knowledge

• Tekla EPM or FabSuite experience

Competitive salary based on experience and scope, plus a full benefits package:

Financial Planning

• 401(k) with company matching contributions

• Company-paid life & disability insurance

• Supplemental coverage options

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Quarterly financial-planning webinars

Time Off & Life Balance

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Leave-of-absence programs (administered through Tilt)

• 8 hours of paid volunteering time

Family & Wellness

• Comprehensive health coverage — medical, dental, and vision

• Pet insurance

• Nivati EAP — free, confidential mental-health support for employees and their families

• Gym-membership support through affiliated partners

• Blue Points program — rewards for a healthy lifestyle

• Craig Cobb College Scholarship

Career Growth

• Continuous learning, including Udemy training courses

• Leadership training

• AISC membership for Patriot employees — tap every resource the industry offers

Community

• We give back through community initiatives and support employees who volunteer

We move quickly for the right person. Here’s the path:

1. Initial call with our Talent Acquisition team. A conversation about your experience, your goals, and salary expectations.

2. Interview with the estimating team. Go deep on takeoffs, lump-sum work, and the bids you’ve built.

3. Loop interviews. Meet our leadership team — your chance to confirm the culture fits you, too.

4. Offer. When everything aligns, we’ll move fast to bring you on board.

If you take pride in a tight takeoff, a complete scope, and bids that win, apply today — we’d love to meet you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Patriot Erectors, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.