About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Commercial Construction / Real Estate.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring a Junior Estimator to support the pre-construction team on commercial construction projects. You will assist senior estimators to produce accurate, competitive cost estimates and proposals while learning estimating best practices, market pricing, and bidding procedures.

• Assist senior estimators with quantity takeoffs and bid preparation
• Solicit, collect, and organize subcontractor and supplier pricing
• Maintain estimating databases and historical cost information
• Support bid leveling, comparative analysis, and proposal documentation
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and constructability reviews

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Key Responsibilities

• Prepare comprehensive bidders lists and distribute construction documents to subcontractors
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and BIM models
• Review plans, addenda, and specifications to identify scope and risks
• Assist with conceptual, schematic, design-development and GMP estimates
• Support development of budgets, cost studies, scopes of work, and procurement packages
• Prepare estimate summaries, proposal documents, and project turnover materials
• Communicate proactively with subcontractors during the bid process
• Stay current with market trends, labor rates, and material pricing

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Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building Construction, Architecture, or related field preferred
• Relevant internships or co-op experience in commercial construction strongly desired

Experience

• 0–3 years in estimating, project engineering, field operations, or construction management
• Internship experience with a commercial general contractor preferred

Technical Skills

• Ability to read and interpret commercial construction drawings and specifications
• Familiarity with quantity takeoff procedures and cost estimating principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Experience with Bluebeam, OnScreen Takeoff, PlanSwift, BuildingConnected, Procore, Sage Estimating, Destini Estimator, or similar tools preferred
• Familiarity with BIM-based takeoffs and Design-Build project concepts is a plus

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Core Competencies

• Strong attention to detail
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Time management and organization
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Team-oriented mindset and professionalism
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and adapt to changing priorities
• A strong desire to learn and grow in commercial construction estimating

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Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Work at a computer for extended periods
• Periodic travel to project sites and pre-bid meetings
• Ability to navigate active construction sites following safety requirements
• Occasionally lift or carry up to 25 pounds

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What Success Looks Like

A successful Junior Estimator will:

• Consistently produce accurate and timely quantity takeoffs
• Build reliable relationships with subcontractors and suppliers
• Contribute to winning proposals through organized estimating support
• Progress toward independently managing portions of estimates and project budgets

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Compensation & Employment Type

• Estimated annual pay: $61,813 per year (estimated)
• Employment type: Full-time

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About Our Client

This role is with a confidential client in the commercial construction and real estate industry that values integrity, community, and professional development. The client supports early-career professionals with mentorship and growth opportunities in preconstruction and estimating.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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