Design-Phase Budget Estimator — Shape Steel Projects

BAPKO Metal, Inc.; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

BAPKO Metal, Inc. in Orange, CA is seeking a Design-Phase & Budget Estimator to develop budgets during early design, perform quantity takeoffs, and analyze cost drivers for bid-ready estimates.

The role supports design teams, learns fabrication and installation cost impacts, and progresses toward Estimator I while building proficiency in TEKLA/EPM, Bluebeam, and company estimating procedures.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret construction drawings and specs.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Proficient with Bluebeam and TEKLA/EPM.
• 2 years of industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual and design-phase budgets from incomplete documents.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and apply costs to develop preliminary pricing.
• Document budget assumptions, allowances, and exclusions clearly.
• Track changes as designs progress toward bid documents.
• Identify major cost drivers for senior review.
• Obtain supplier and subcontractor pricing to support budget development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Mathematical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate/Bachelor degree in Architecture/Engineering/Construction Mgmt

Tools

Bluebeam

TEKLA/EPM

Microsoft Office

Job description

BAPKO Metal, Inc. in Orange, CA is seeking a Design-Phase & Budget Estimator to develop budgets during early design, perform quantity takeoffs, and analyze cost drivers for bid-ready estimates.

The role supports design teams, learns fabrication and installation cost impacts, and progresses toward Estimator I while building proficiency in TEKLA/EPM, Bluebeam, and company estimating procedures.