Estimator-Multifamily

Trueline; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Standard benefits package

Clear growth potential

Job summary

A fast-growing multifamily developer-builder in El Paso, Texas, is seeking a Construction Estimator to play a key role in pricing, planning, and preconstruction efforts for multifamily projects. This role involves leading quantity takeoffs, analyzing project requirements, and collaborating with project managers and vendors. The ideal candidate will have 5 to 10 years of experience estimating multifamily residential projects and be proficient in estimating software. A competitive salary and standard benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of experience estimating multifamily residential projects.
• Proven ability to manage full-cycle estimating from concept through GMP.
• Solid understanding of vertical construction methods and multifamily-specific requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead quantity takeoffs, subcontractor bid reviews, and scope development for multifamily projects.
• Analyze project drawings, specs, and requirements to create accurate estimates and budgets.
• Assist in value engineering, vendor selection, and contract preparation.
• Collaborate with project managers and architects to ensure alignment on scope and pricing.
• Maintain pricing databases, historical cost information, and bid documentation.
• Help prepare proposals, preconstruction deliverables, and internal reports.

Skills

Estimating multifamily residential projects

Cost control

Vendor relationship management

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field

Tools

Procore

AutoCAD

Job description

Trueline Talent’s client, a fast-growing multifamily developer-builder with over $150M in projects planned across Texas and New Mexico, is seeking a Construction Estimator to join their team in El Paso, Texas. This role will play a key part in pricing, planning, and preconstruction efforts for multifamily projects, working closely with leadership, project managers, and vendors.

What You’ll Do as the Construction Estimator

• Lead quantity takeoffs, subcontractor bid reviews, and scope development for multifamily projects.
• Analyze project drawings, specs, and requirements to create accurate estimates and budgets.
• Assist in value engineering, vendor selection, and contract preparation.
• Collaborate with project managers, architects, and field teams to ensure alignment on scope and pricing.
• Maintain pricing databases, historical cost information, and bid documentation.
• Help prepare proposals, preconstruction deliverables, and internal reports.

Must-Haves as the Construction Estimator

• 5 to 10 years of experience estimating multifamily residential projects.
• Proven ability to manage full-cycle estimating from concept through GMP.
• Proficiency in Procore, AutoCAD, or other industry-standard estimating and takeoff software.
• Strong attention to detail, cost control acumen, and vendor relationship management.
• Solid understanding of vertical construction methods and multifamily-specific requirements.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.

Nice-to-Haves as the Construction Estimator

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with developer-led or design-build project teams.
• Knowledge of current cost trends in the Texas and New Mexico multifamily markets.

Our Client Offers

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Full-time role based in El Paso with a steady pipeline of internally developed projects.
• Work directly with leadership and project management to influence construction strategy.
• Clear growth potential and stable workload in a non-bid environment.
• Standard benefits package.

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.