Junior Estimator, Commercial Concrete/Framing Construction Company
About The Position
Grant Construction, Inc. is seeking a Junior Estimator to join their team. This role involves assisting in the calculation of material, labor, and equipment costs for large-scale construction projects, with a focus on concrete, framing, and tower cranes. The Junior Estimator will analyze blueprints, quantify materials, gather supplier quotes, input data into software, and prepare bid documents. This position offers hands-on training in the bidding process, providing a strong foundation for growth into a Senior Estimator role. The company specializes in single-family, multi-family, mixed-use, and commercial projects throughout California.
Requirements
- Associate’s Degree in a construction-related or civil engineering discipline; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- 0 – 3 years of experience within a construction-related environment in project estimation, project management, project coordination; or alternatively, relevant recent education.
- Proficiency in construction-related software, or ability to quickly learn the various applications.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
- A willingness to learn and be coached and mentored.
- Exceptional oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical, mathematical and computer skills required.
- Astute time management, attention to detail, accuracy, organizational, planning, effective multi-tasking, problem-solving, analytical, follow-through and customer service skills.
- Ability to work effectively alone and within a fast-paced, deadline-driven, collaborative team environment.
- Valid CA driver’s license, clean and insurable driving record and own vehicle.
Responsibilities
- Performing detailed material quantity takeoffs for concrete, rebar, formwork and other framing materials, by reviewing architectural and engineering drawings.
- Gather pricing data, solicit quotes from suppliers and subcontractors, research labor and equipment costs.
- Assist with the compilation and preparation of detailed bid proposals and cost estimates for project submissions.
- Maintain organized documentation of all estimates, cost breakdowns and assumptions made during the estimation process.
- Work closely with senior estimators, project managers and field staff to clarify project requirements and ensure a smooth project handoff.
- Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits to understand site conditions and project logistics better.
- Utilize and accurately input data into industry-related software to include Bluebeam, ProCore, MS Project, MS Excel, BuilderTrend, Planswift, etc.
Benefits
- Medical and dental insurance paid 100% for employee by employer
- Vision insurance provided on an elective basis
- 9 paid public holidays annually
- 40 hours of paid vacation annually during years 0 – 4 and rising incrementally thereafter, on an accrual basis
- 40 hours of standard CA paid sick time annually, allotted in a lump sum after 90 days of employment and at the 1st of the year thereafter
- Mileage reimbursement provided by employer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
