Junior Estimator - Construction D2 Industrial Services

Position: Junior Estimator - Construction with D2 Industrial Services
_Vallejo, CA, USA_  |  _D2 Industrial_  |  _Salary_  |  _,000 per year_  |  _Full Time_

** Work Where Opportunity Meets the Bay.*
* Imagine launching your career in a region where opportunity, innovation, and lifestyle come together. Located in Vallejo, California, you'll enjoy easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area, scenic waterfront views, nearby Napa Valley, and a vibrant, diverse community with plenty of local dining, outdoor recreation, and cultural experiences.

At D2 Industrial Services, we don't just offer a job-we offer a pathway to professional growth and hands-on experience in a dynamic and essential industry. Join a team that values development, collaboration, and long-term success in one of Northern California's active construction markets.

We have an exciting opportunity for a  
** Junior Estimator - Construction
** to join our growing team! This role is ideal for someone early in their career who is eager to learn, develop technical estimating skills, and contribute to meaningful industrial and commercial construction projects.

In this role, you will support the estimating team by assisting with quantity takeoffs, reviewing plans and specifications, and helping to develop accurate cost estimates for labor, materials, and equipment. You'll gain exposure to industrial scopes such as insulation, scaffolding, and related services while building a strong foundation in estimating practices and industry standards.

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* ABOUT US:

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* As a part of the F.D. Thomas' family of companies, D2 Industrial Services is your single source for a wide range of industrial and commercial contracting services. We offer clients the best of both worlds: the consistent performance and systems of a large organization, and the cost-effectiveness of a smaller contractor. With offices in northern and southern California, D2 can provide services all along the West Coast.

Our qualified union workforce has the experience and know-how to complete your projects safely, on time, and within budget.

D2 Industrial Services is a wholly owned operating company of ASRC Industrial (AIS). AIS was founded in 2016 by Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC), an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971. As part of an ANC all our operating companies are Minority Business Enterprises (MBE). We help our clients meet their diversity spending objectives while also providing sustainable returns for our nearly 13,500 Iñupiat shareholders.

By hiring  
** Great People** , we can provide  
** Great Work
** to our highly valued customers, as we continue to grow an  
** Extraordinary Company** !

** ABOUT THE JOB:*
* We're looking for a  
** Junior Estimator
** who will support the preparation of accurate, competitive cost estimates for industrial insulation projects, including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontract services. Reviews drawings, specifications, and bid documents to perform quantity takeoffs for systems such as piping, vessels, and mechanical components, applying unit pricing based on current market data and production rates. Maintains estimating tools, including labor units and cost databases, in alignment with industry standards (e.g., MICA, ASTM).

Collaborates with estimators, project managers, and operations teams to evaluate project risks, constructability, and value engineering opportunities, while ensuring estimates account for site conditions, logistics, and safety requirements. Maintains clear and organized estimate documentation and supports continuous improvement through post-bid reviews and project feedback.

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* RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

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* + Act as an Insulation subject matter expert

+ Estimate Insulation Projects of all sizes

+ Collaborate w/ PM's and BM's to coordinate scheduling of manpower for projects

+ Generate new job leads through networking with new construction general contractors

+ Analyze and evaluate project plans, specifications, scope, difficulty, and any other requirements necessary to prepare a job cost estimate and assemble bid packages

+ Prepare conceptual estimates and/or budgets

+ Perform accurate quantity take-offs and unit pricing using established company production rates

+ When quantity survey is complete; establish profit & overhead for project when requested

+ Use the Request for Information (RFI) process when information is lacking (document appropriately)

+ Identify and report any observed inaccuracies or omissions in plans and specifications

+ Maintain in the job file, all correspondence records and notes for the project being bid (log all bid documents)

+ Review and analyze quotes to assure they meet the standards and specifications for the project

+ Utilize FDT Estimating templates with proficiency to (a) extract production rates, (b) input quantity and costs according to phases of work required

+ Secure vendor pricing and select vendors and subcontractors by their cost effectiveness for each project

+ Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors to completely cover…