Structural Steel Estimator Trainee

Overview

Trainee estimates structural steel bids, reviewing plans and preparing cost proposals.

Key Responsibilities

• cost estimating
• conxtech software
• bid integration
• cost reporting
• schedule management
• project review

Tasks

-Maintain a current understanding of the total costs for alternative means of construction, including hard construction costs and relevant soft costs -Responsible for creating and documenting all post-estimate project reviews and meetings. -Responsible for creating and documenting all project review strategy meetings, pre-read documentation for project reviews. -Thoroughly review and understand project plans and bid documents to effectively create project budgets, estimates, constructability studies, and proposals for commercial, high-density residential and industrial structural steel projects -Manage all aspects of the ConXtech estimating software to ensure all pricing and labor data is updated by each department -Stay current with ConXtech’s System and Solution representatives to maximize the effectiveness of ConXtech’s bidding strategies -Properly turn over bid and project documentation to ConXtech’s fulfilment team for a seamless handoff of all awarded projects -Participate in the collaborative design and integration of the ConXtech system with architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and other sub trades during the estimating/bid process to improve project speed, simplify and/or improve ConXtech design integration, and reduce project costs -Establish and maintain respectful and cooperative working relationships with co-workers, field personnel, sub-contractors, architects, engineers, owners, general contractors and other business associates to help grow the ConXtech brand -Prepare reports comparing actual vs budgeted cost to ensure accurate estimates are properly aligned with current fulfillment standards -Provide upper management with reports on estimates/bids pending, won or lost by market -Maintain ConXtech estimate & bid schedule to properly communication project priority levels and due dates

Requirements

• bachelor’s degree
• microsoft excel
• revit structures
• autocad
• steel construction
• problem solving

What You Bring

-Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively function in a team environment -Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Construction Management or Engineering -Strong computer skills; must be proficient in Microsoft Excel & Word -Knowledge working with scheduling software, i.e. Microsoft Project, Primavera, etc. -Hands-on experience with MRP software, i.e. FabSuite, FabTrol, etc. -Excellent problem-solving skills -Familiarity with software such as Revit Structures, Tekla Structures & AutoCAD is preferred -Keen attention to detail -Experience in the Steel Construction Industry -Excellent time management skills -Strong basic math skills -Experience with estimating software, i.e. On-Screen Takeoff, ProEst, Planswift, etc.

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About Conxtech

-Engineers a factory‑prefabricated 'kit of parts' with tapered, self-aligning lower-and-locking connections for rapid field assembly. -Employs modular fabrication and digital integration (BIM, CNC, robotics) to ensure error-free frames. -Components are engineered to handle gravity, wind, seismic, and blast loads for robust safety. -Uniquely, their bolted connections allow full disassembly and reuse of frames, repurposing for seismic bracing or training towers. -Factory-driven precision minimizes on-site waste, schedule risk, and carbon footprint. -Operates globally from its California base, transforming the design and construction of rapid steel projects.

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Visa Sponsorship

-no visa sponsorship provided; only u.s. citizens or authorized workers may apply.