Apprentice Estimator - Structural Steel

Job Description

Job DescriptionJoin a team of construction industry professionals passionate about buildingSimply Faster

Who we are:

ConXtech is a construction technology company based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our innovative structural steel building systems enable structures to be designed, fabricated and erected faster and safer than any conventional alternative. The ConX System is the chassis inside over 20 million square feet of healthcare, data center, commercial, high density residential and industrial structures. ConXtech works at the leading edge of the construction industry, introducing manufacturing methods and new approaches to increase efficiency, quality and safety throughout the design-to-delivery process.

About The Position:

The Apprentice Estimator plays a key role in supporting our Preconstruction and Sales teams by preparing accurate and competitive Structural Steel estimates. This entry-level position is ideal for individuals early in their careers who are eager to grow within a mentorship-driven environment. You’ll contribute to high-quality, value-driven bids that meet ConXtech’s standards for excellence and customer satisfaction.

What You’ll Gain:

• Hands-on experience in structural steel estimating
• Exposure to innovative construction technologies and processes
• Mentorship from experienced professionals
• Long-term career development opportunities

Ideal Candidate Traits:

• Proactive and eager to learn
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong computer skills; must be proficient in Microsoft Excel & Word
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Strong basic math skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Strong drive to grow and develop long term career skills

Highly Valued Assets:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Construction Management or Engineering
• Experience in the Steel Construction Industry
• Experience with estimating software, i.e. On-Screen Takeoff, ProEst, Planswift, etc.
• Hands-on experience with MRP software, i.e. FabSuite, FabTrol, etc.
• Knowledge working with scheduling software, i.e. Microsoft Project, Primavera, etc.
• Familiarity with software such as Revit Structures, Tekla Structures & AutoCAD is preferred

What you’ll be doing:

As an Apprentice Estimator for ConXtech, you’ll be trained to do the following:

1. 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
2. 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
3. Maintain a current understanding of the total costs for alternative means of construction, including hard construction costs and relevant soft costs
4. Maintain ConXtech estimate & bid schedule to properly communication project priority levels and due dates
5. Manage all aspects of the ConXtech estimating software to ensure all pricing and labor data is updated by each department
6. Stay current with ConXtech’s System and Solution representatives to maximize the effectiveness of ConXtech’s bidding strategies
7. Responsible for creating and documenting all project review strategy meetings, pre-read documentation for project reviews.
8. Responsible for creating and documenting all post-estimate project reviews and meetings.
9. Properly turn over bid and project documentation to ConXtech’s fulfilment team for a seamless handoff of all awarded projects
10. 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
11. Provide upper management with reports on estimates/bids pending, won or lost by market
12. Prepare reports comparing actual vs budgeted cost to ensure accurate estimates are properly aligned with current fulfillment standards
13. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Where you’ll be working:

You’ll be working in a hybrid role from our fun, commuter friendly Pleasanton, CA headquarters with 2 days working remotely from home and 3 days working onsite.

What we can offer you:

Our employees are our biggest asset, and we want to make sure we continue to create a culture that is engaging, inspiring and rewarding to our team. We offer our team members a range of benefits, rewards, health insurance options, PTO and a 401(k) program with employer match.

Our environment embraces those who are self-starters and go-getters. Is that you? Apply!

We are looking for local candidates only. U.S. Citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time.

ConXtech is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Job Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt
Pay Range: $20 – $30 per hour; negotiable based on experience and location.

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