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Novax Recruitment Ltd

Model Based Estimator (Tekla)

Novax Recruitment Ltd, North Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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We are partnered with a top-tier structural steel fabricator operating at the sharp end of the U.S. market. Competing head-to-head with the largest names in the industry, this business has made a deliberate shift away from traditional 2D take-offs and now runs its bidding strategy through fully model-based estimating.

This position is purpose-built for a Tekla detailer or steel modeler who understands constructability and wants to step closer to the commercial engine of the business.

Model-Based Estimator (Tekla) Structural Steel Fabrication North Atlanta (Office-Based) Full-Time

$75,000-$85,000 + Relocation Assistance + Full Benefits

Step into one of the most progressive drawing offices in the US.

Why This Role Matters We are partnered with a top-tier structural steel fabricator operating at the sharp end of the U.S. market. Competing head-to-head with the largest names in the industry, this business has made a deliberate shift away from traditional 2D take-offs and now runs its bidding strategy through fully model-based estimating.

This position is purpose-built for a Tekla detailer or steel modeler who understands constructability and wants to step closer to the commercial engine of the business - directly influencing how projects are priced, won, and successfully delivered.

What You'll Be Doing

Using

Tekla Structures

as the single source of truth for quantity take-offs, material lists, and labor assumptions

Translating constructible 3D steel models into accurate, disciplined cost data

Working alongside senior estimators during live bids and learning bid strategy in real time

Preparing bid packages, detailed cost breakdowns, and supporting documentation

Supporting projects from bid stage through execution, ensuring clean, well-structured handovers to operations

This is

not

a model-only role. You will be developed to think in cost drivers, risk, efficiency, and margin - not just geometry.

What They're Looking For

3+ years' experience in

Tekla Structures

/ structural steel detailing

Strong understanding of structural steel fundamentals and constructability

Comfortable extracting quantities and converting them into logical cost assumptions

Basic to intermediate

Excel / MIS

skills (macros helpful, not essential)

Bonus:

Exposure to PowerFab or similar estimating / ERP platforms

Career Progression This team hires with long-term development in mind. There is a clear, supported progression path:

Detailer → Estimator → Senior / Lead Estimator

You will be surrounded by experienced estimators, receive hands-on mentoring, and be given increasing responsibility as your commercial capability grows.

Package

$75,000-$85,000 base salary

Relocation assistance available

Full health & benefits

Long-term career runway within a market-leading structural steel organization

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