Junior Estimator

Arizona HR Professionals • Scottsdale, AZ

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About The Position

Arizona HR Professionals is working with a top rated, growing construction company in Scottsdale, and we are interested in speaking with qualified candidates for a Junior Estimator opportunity. This role is ideal for someone who wants to build a long-term career in preconstruction and estimating while working closely with experienced leadership on active projects from early planning through handoff to operations. The Junior Estimator serves as a key support partner to the preconstruction team and plays an important role in helping keep scopes, bids, documentation, schedules, and communication organized and moving forward. The right candidate will be highly organized, detail oriented, comfortable working with subcontractors and internal teams, and ready to contribute in a fast-paced construction environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or a related field, or equivalent construction or preconstruction experience
• 1 to 3 years of experience in estimating, bid coordination, construction administration, or preconstruction support
• Working knowledge of construction scopes and subcontractor trades
• Ability to read plans and specifications and assist with basic scope review
• Experience with Smartsheet or similar tracking tools
• Experience with Bluebeam Revu for takeoffs, markups, and document review
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail, follow-through, and accountability
• Team-oriented approach and willingness to support others where needed

Responsibilities

• Supporting estimating and budget development alongside the preconstruction team
• Assisting with job walks, scope reviews, owner calls, and project meetings
• Taking detailed meeting notes and preparing clear meeting minutes
• Coordinating meetings, invites, agendas, and site access details
• Distributing bid packages and invitations to bid to subcontractors
• Tracking bid activity, subcontractor questions, clarifications, and due dates
• Helping identify scope gaps, overlaps, and inconsistencies in bids
• Maintaining Smartsheet logs, RFI logs, assumptions and exclusions, and other preconstruction documentation
• Organizing project folders, drawings, specifications, addenda, and correspondence
• Supporting Bluebeam takeoffs, quantity checks, and scope validation
• Assisting with early submittal planning and long lead item tracking
• Communicating status updates, risks, and follow-up items to project leadership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level