K-12 & Commercial Estimator — Preconstruction Pro

Allegiance Group; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Life insurance

Disability coverage (short and long)

Job summary

Allegiance Group, a San Antonio-based general contractor, is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to join its preconstruction team. The role focuses on developing accurate estimates for K-12 and commercial projects from concept through bid submission, collaborating with subs, suppliers, project managers, and leadership.

You will review drawings, perform quantity takeoffs, analyze costs, and help shape bid strategy.

Qualifications

• Experience pricing commercial, educational, or public-sector projects.
• Strong quantity takeoff and cost analysis skills.
• Ability to develop bid strategies and work with preconstruction team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates for K-12 and commercial projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, addenda, and bid documents.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and cost analyses.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals.
• Develop labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and general conditions costs.
• Identify scope gaps, risks, exclusions, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop competitive bid strategies with teams.
• Maintain estimating databases and historical cost data.
• Prepare bid packages and ensure timely submission.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits when required.
• Communicate with architects, engineers, owners, subs, and vendors during estimating.
• Assist with value engineering and constructability reviews.
• Participate in bid reviews with senior management.
• Support handover from preconstruction to project management.
• Maintain relationships with subs and suppliers in San Antonio.

Job description

Allegiance Group, a San Antonio-based general contractor, is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to join its preconstruction team. The role focuses on developing accurate estimates for K-12 and commercial projects from concept through bid submission, collaborating with subs, suppliers, project managers, and leadership.

You will review drawings, perform quantity takeoffs, analyze costs, and help shape bid strategy.