Location: Houston, TX Reports to: Senior Preconstruction Manager Salary: Up to $95k, depending on experience
About the Role: We are seeking a Junior Estimator to join our team and support our Senior Preconstruction Managers. This role is ideal for someone with 2-3 years of experience in the field, particularly those with strong plan reading skills and general industry knowledge. If you have 1-2 years of experience and stand out with relevant skills, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in developing conceptual estimates for project pro forma budgets.
Collaborate with project teams to forecast, monitor, and control project costs.
Advise on alternative design and building systems to maintain budgets.
Support the construction project management team during project buyouts.
Help establish guaranteed maximum price (GMP) budgets.
Lead quantity takeoff efforts and bid package preparation.
Manage an estimating team member from our Global Support Services (GSS) in India.
Maintain Master Exhibit B Scopes of Work and subcontractor databases.
Ideal Candidate:
2-3 years of experience in commercial estimating or related fields.
Strong plan reading skills and general industry knowledge.
Experience in multifamily/mixed-use and wood-framed structures is a plus.
Background in project management is beneficial.
Experience with large-scale projects valued at over $30,000,000.
Why Join Us? This is a fantastic opportunity to grow into a lead role and manage projects independently. We offer a supportive environment where you can develop your skills and advance your career.
If you are currently working as a field/project engineer or assistant project manager and have some estimating experience, we want to hear from you!
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
