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

Why Patriot — Not the Other Guys

  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.

About the Role

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.

What You’ll Do

•     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.

What You Bring

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

What We Offer

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

What You Can Expect (Our Hiring Process)

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.

Join Us

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.