Multifamily Construction Estimator – Growth & Benefits

Gage Commercial Construction; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Healthcare

PTO

Growth opportunity

Job summary

Gage Commercial Construction is seeking an experienced Estimator to craft budgets, estimates and proposals for multifamily renovation and reconstruction projects in Austin. You will review plans, perform takeoffs, evaluate bids, and price changes while collaborating with Sales, Project Management, Operations, and Production teams.

You will participate in bid reviews and field observations to improve estimate accuracy and support data-driven project handoffs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction estimating or field-based experience.
• Based in the Austin, Texas area and available to work on-site in our Austin office.
• Proficiency with estimating software, including Excel, Bluebeam, PlanSwift, Sage Estimating.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent estimating experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage project estimates, budgets, proposals, and change order pricing.
• Review plans, specifications, and project documents to develop accurate pricing and identify scope gaps and risks.
• Complete quantity takeoffs and solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier bids.
• Analyze labor, material, equipment, and production costs to develop budgets.
• Lead estimate and proposal review meetings with Sales, Project Management, Operations, and Production teams.
• Collaborate with project teams to evaluate estimate performance and identify improvements.
• Maintain and continuously improve historical cost databases to support estimating accuracy.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering

Tools

Excel

Bluebeam

PlanSwift

Sage Estimating

Job description

Gage Commercial Construction is seeking an experienced Estimator to craft budgets, estimates and proposals for multifamily renovation and reconstruction projects in Austin. You will review plans, perform takeoffs, evaluate bids, and price changes while collaborating with Sales, Project Management, Operations, and Production teams.

You will participate in bid reviews and field observations to improve estimate accuracy and support data-driven project handoffs.