Junior Estimator
E.C. PACE COMPANY, INC. · Roanoke, VA · 1 wk ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
Duties of this position
- Bidding and Estimating:
- Assist with estimating and bidding construction projects by performing detailed quantity take-offs and organizing bid information.
- Review project plans, specifications, and bid documents to identify project-specific requirements.
- Help establish a clear understanding of self-perform and subcontractor scopes for each project.
- Communicate both internally with estimating staff and externally with project owners, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers to gather information, ask questions, and obtain clarifications.
- Support the solicitation and comparison of subcontractor and supplier quotes.
- Work with the estimating team to help ensure project costs, scope details, and bid requirements are accurately captured.
- During Construction:
- Prepare, distribute, and monitor preconstruction submittals to support timely review and approval.
- Draft, issue, and evaluate subcontracts to help ensure construction compliance, scope clarity, and contract readiness.
- Absorb any project specific off-site facilities. This includes preparing property agreements and permit coordination.
- Assist construction staff with change orders and cost-related questions during construction.
- Absorb in the development of critical path method construction schedules and coordinate with construction staff and outside consultants.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field preferred; recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
- 0–2 years of estimating, construction, internship, or related experience.
- Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn estimating processes and systems.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong math and organizational skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with guidance from senior team members.
Pay
- Paid time Off
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employer paid STD
Schedule
- Monday-Friday
- 8am-5pm