Junior Construction Estimator
Hialeah, FL | Full-Time | Office-Based
An established Florida general contractor with more than 30 years in business is hiring a Junior Construction Estimator to support quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, bids and proposals for commercial construction projects. This growth-focused position provides hands-on training to develop into an Estimator, with the potential to advance into a Lead Estimator role as experience, technical ability and responsibility increase.
Who Should Apply - this opportunity is designed for:
- Construction management, building construction, civil engineering or architecture graduates with plan-reading and digital takeoff experience; or
- Junior Estimators, Assistant Estimators, Estimating Coordinators or similar early-career construction professionals seeking training and advancement.
Candidates from commercial general contracting, residential construction and construction subcontractors will be considered. All applicants should have basic takeoff knowledge and experience using estimating software through school, an internship or employment.
Qualifications
- Ability to read and understand construction plans, drawings, specifications and scopes of work.
- Basic knowledge of quantity takeoffs, measurements and construction estimating.
- Experience with On-Screen Takeoff (OST) is strongly preferred. Bluebeam, PlanSwift or similar software will also be considered.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, email and electronic documents.
- Strong mathematical, analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Detail-oriented, dependable and motivated to develop a career in construction estimating.
What You’ll Learn and Do
- Review construction plans, specifications, bid invitations, addenda and project requirements.
- Perform digital quantity takeoffs and calculate square footage, linear footage, cubic footage, material quantities and scope items.
- Assist with estimating labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, access, protection, mobilization, demolition and disposal costs.
- Request, organize and compare pricing from suppliers, vendors and subcontractors.
- Assist with preparing bids, proposals, clarifications, exclusions and supporting documentation.
- Track bid deadlines, revisions, addenda and project information.
- Maintain accurate estimating files and communicate with estimators, project managers, vendors and subcontractors.
- Participate in project turnover and occasionally visit jobsites to understand existing conditions, access and project scope.
Training, Compensation and Benefits
- Salary based on relevant education, experience and technical ability.
- Hands-on training from experienced estimating and project-management professionals.
- Opportunity to advance into an Estimator role and potentially a Lead Estimator position.
- Medical, dental and life insurance.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- Long-term stability and career-growth opportunities.
Apply Today
Submit an updated résumé for consideration. Qualified candidates will be contacted for a brief, confidential conversation about their experience, career goals and the opportunity.