Junior Estimator | Commercial Construction

Job Details

We are seeking a Junior Estimator to support preconstruction and estimating efforts for complex commercial construction projects throughout Southern California.

Job Description

• Aid in preparing estimates for commercial tenant improvement and technical construction projects
• Review plans, specifications, scopes, and bid documents to understand project requirements
• Solicit subcontractor and vendor pricing for assigned scopes of work
• Help prepare bid packages, scope sheets, quantity takeoffs, and proposal documents
• Support senior estimators with budgets, conceptual estimates, and hard bid pricing
• Track subcontractor coverage and follow up to ensure complete and competitive bids
• Review subcontractor proposals for accuracy, exclusions, and scope gaps
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site walks, and internal estimate reviews
• Maintain organized project files, bid records, and estimating documentation
• Work closely with project management and field teams to understand constructability, schedule, and cost impacts

Qualifications

• 1+ years of construction experience, internship experience, or relevant estimating experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred
• Exposure to commercial construction, tenant improvements, healthcare, life science, lab, or technical interiors is a plus
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and construction documents
• Strong attention to detail with solid organization and follow-up skills
• Comfortable communicating with subcontractors, vendors, project managers, and internal teams
• Basic understanding of construction costs, scopes of work, and trade sequencing
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office required
• Experience with Bluebeam, Procore, BuildingConnected, or estimating software is a plus
• Eagerness to learn, ask questions, and grow into a full estimating role

Benefits

• Structured Career Growth
• Mentorship from seasoned Project Managers
• Competitive Salary
• Company car allowance with gas card
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401K with 3% company match