Title: Senior Structural Steel Detailer & Estimator Employment Type: Full time Permanent Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada About the Role Our client is seeking an experienced Structural Steel Detailer & Estimator to join the Fabrication team.

This senior-level position is ideal for a highly skilled professional with extensive experience in structural steel detailing, fabrication drawings, quantity take-offs, and project estimating.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting fabrication and construction projects while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and profitability.

Key Responsibilities Prepare detailed structural steel shop, fabrication, and erection drawings using AutoCAD.

Review and interpret structural, architectural, and engineering drawings and specifications.

Perform steel quantity take-offs and material estimates.

Develop accurate project cost estimates, including materials, labor, and fabrication requirements.

Utilize Bluebeam Revu for drawing reviews, markups, measurements, take-offs, and document control.

Coordinate with project managers, engineers, customers, and fabrication personnel to resolve design and construction issues.

Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, fabrication requirements, and project specifications.

Manage drawing revisions and maintain project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Support tendering, bid preparation,



and proposal development activities.

Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvements.

Required Qualifications 10+ years of experience in structural steel detailing, estimating, and fabrication support.

Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD.

Strong working knowledge of Bluebeam Revu.

Extensive experience preparing structural steel shop drawings and erection drawings.

Proven expertise in steel quantity take-offs and estimating.

Thorough understanding of steel fabrication, welding, and erection practices.

Ability to read and interpret complex engineering and construction drawings.

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Qualifications Experience with Tekla Structures or other steel detailing software.

Knowledge of CISC, AISC, CSA, and applicable structural steel standards.

Previous experience working in a steel fabrication or industrial construction environment.

Project coordination and customer-facing experience.

Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a seasoned structural steel professional with 10+ years of experience in detailing and estimating, capable of independently managing projects, producing accurate fabrication drawings, and delivering reliable cost estimates while working closely with fabrication and project teams.

📌 Structural Steel Detailer & Estimator (Thunder Bay)
🏢 Rishabh RPO
📍 Thunder Bay