Hybrid Preconstruction Estimator for Multifamily Projects

Steel Tech USA; The Colony (TX); Híbrido; USD 90.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Bonus

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

Steel Tech USA is seeking a Preconstruction Specialist / Estimator to prepare accurate project budgets and competitive estimates for multifamily projects from early design through GMP. You will review drawings, develop budgets, and support the bid process in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

You will use BIM tools and estimating software, with strong Excel skills, and collaborate with design teams, subcontractors, and procurement to deliver reliable cost estimates and value engineering.

Formación

• At least three years of estimating and preconstruction experience with a GC on multifamily projects.
• Experience developing budgets from preliminary drawings and refining estimates as the design progresses.
• Working knowledge of major construction trades including sitework, foundations, structural systems, building envelope, interiors, and MEP.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency in Excel and construction estimating and takeoff software.

Responsabilidades

• Review drawings, specifications, and project documents to evaluate scope, constructability, and cost implications.
• Develop conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction document estimates for multifamily projects.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and prepare detailed estimates for prefab cold-formed steel framing.
• Develop trade bid packages, solicit subcontractor proposals, and maintain strong bidding relationships.
• Level bids, verify scope coverage, and identify exclusions, overlaps, and missing costs.
• Prepare project budgets, bid comparisons, scope narratives, assumptions, clarifications, and exclusions.
• Identify and evaluate value engineering options and construction methods.
• Track design changes and explain their impact on budgets and schedules.
• Coordinate with design teams and subcontractors to resolve scope questions and support constructability reviews.
• Support procurement planning, long-lead material tracking, and preliminary schedules.
• Assist with GMP proposals, negotiated pricing, and competitive bids.
• Maintain historical cost data, subcontractor pricing, and estimating records.
• Participate in owner/design meetings, internal estimate reviews, and project handoffs.
• Use estimating software, BIM tools, and Excel to support takeoffs and cost analysis.

Conocimientos

Estimating & preconstruction

Budget development

Reading drawings (architectural/MEP)

Communication & organization

Multi-project management

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in construction management/engineering

Herramientas

Excel

Estimating software

BIM tools

Descripción del empleo

Steel Tech USA is seeking a Preconstruction Specialist / Estimator to prepare accurate project budgets and competitive estimates for multifamily projects from early design through GMP. You will review drawings, develop budgets, and support the bid process in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

You will use BIM tools and estimating software, with strong Excel skills, and collaborate with design teams, subcontractors, and procurement to deliver reliable cost estimates and value engineering.