Preconstruction Specialist​/Estimator

The Preconstruction Specialist / Estimator prepares accurate project budgets and competitive estimates while supporting projects from early design through contract award and handoff to construction. The ideal candidate has estimating and preconstruction experience with a multifamily, student housing, senior housing, hospitality, multi-unit general contractor, including conceptual budgeting, trade scope development, subcontractor bidding, and value engineering.

Steel Tech USA is a growing company with real room to advance. We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to build a long-term career. You'll train on-site first, then move to a hybrid schedule. Best of all, you'll be joining a great team that works together, supports each other, and takes pride in what we do.

• Review drawings, specifications, and project documents to evaluate scope, constructability, and cost implications.
• Develop conceptual, schematic design, 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 and supplier 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, including alternative materials, structural systems, and construction methods.
• Track design changes and explain their impact on project 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 construction schedules.
• Assist with guaranteed maximum price (GMP) proposals, negotiated pricing, and competitive bids.
• Maintain historical cost data, subcontractor pricing, and estimating records.
• Participate in owner and design meetings, internal estimate reviews, and project handoffs.
• Use estimating software, BIM tools, and Microsoft Excel to support takeoffs and cost analysis.

• At least three years of estimating and preconstruction experience with a general contractor on multifamily construction 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 systems.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings and specifications.
• Experience with subcontractor solicitation, bid leveling, scope review, and value engineering.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and construction estimating and takeoff software.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates and meet deadlines.
• High school diploma or GED required; degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field preferred.

• Experience with garden-style, podium, wrap, and/or mid-rise multifamily construction.
• Familiarity with wood framing, cold-formed steel, structural steel, and concrete construction systems.
• Experience preparing GMP budgets and supporting negotiated preconstruction services.
• Familiarity with BIM and model-based quantity takeoffs.
• Experience evaluating general conditions, contingencies, allowances, and escalation.
• Field operations or project management experience.

• Competitive compensation plus Bonus.
• Office-based or Hybrid position.
• Health insurance and retirement plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.