Junior Estimator

Final compensation will be based on a combination of

• Education
• Project size
• Project location
• Required working hours
• Candidate subject matter expertise and/or specialty
• Ability to be approved by agencies/owners as required
• Final salary determination is negotiable

The Junior Estimator works both independently and collaboratively with executive management and project teams to estimate project costs for firm fixed-price bids, proposals, and change orders. The Junior Estimator leverages field experience, industry knowledge, and solid analytical skills to prepare accurate quantity take-offs. Fundamental to this role is the ability to make sound assumptions and identify gaps in construction documents.

• College degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or other related field (or equivalent years’ experience).

• Responsible for all aspects of Estimating process
• Conduct thorough analysis of drawings and specifications, ensuring required information is provided.
• Perform detailed project cost estimates by analyzing plans and specifications and performing quantity take-offs for select trades
• Research selected products from a cost and constructability perspective.
• Solicit sub-contractor pricing and bids for different trades in preparation of cost estimate and manage the subcontractor RFP process.
• Qualify and level subcontractors’ proposals according to project specifications.
• Itemize trade specific scopes and prepare bid packages.
• Review progress and construction documents for constructability. Lead and participate in discussion regarding alternate detail and materials for specific areas or trades.
• Provide and present value engineering options and costs.
• Maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times.
• Provide and present estimating productions and scheduling.
• Coordinate administrative staff in sending documents to vendors.
• Interact with clients, architects, engineers and Local Jurisdictions to understand and incorporate project objectives, schedules, permits, costs, etc.
• Perform any other ad-hoc duties assigned.

• 1+ years of construction estimating experience
• Highly proficient in selected software (Excel, Word, Outlook) HCSS Heavy Bid estimating software and P6 a plus.
• Ability to make decisions, work independently and coordinate estimating colleagues.
• Ability to meet critical project deadline, willingness to coordinate and work as a team member.