Project Engineer/Assistant Estimator

Trueline • Shreveport, LA

4d • $60,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Preconstruction Services Coordinator / Estimator to join the onsite team in Shreveport, Louisiana. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career construction professional or recent graduate to gain broad exposure to estimating, project planning, subcontractor coordination, and field operations while building a long-term career with a stable, growing contractor.

Requirements

• Degree in Construction Management or a related field, or equivalent commercial construction experience
• Foundational understanding of commercial construction methods and sequencing
• Ability to read construction plans and specifications
• Construction takeoff experience through employment, internships, co-ops, or coursework
• Strong math and analytical skills
• Excellent organization and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Coachable, dependable, and eager to learn
• Valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

• 2 or more years of commercial construction experience
• Commercial estimating experience
• Project Engineer experience
• Assistant Project Manager experience
• Construction coordinator experience
• Internship or co-op experience with a commercial contractor
• Commercial renovation or tenant improvement experience
• Drywall or metal framing experience
• Interior build-out experience
• Ground-up commercial construction exposure
• Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam experience
• Subcontractor procurement or bid comparison experience
• Experience preparing submittals, RFIs, or change order documentation

Responsibilities

• Support commercial projects throughout the preconstruction process
• Conduct pre-bid site visits and gather information needed to develop project scopes
• Review construction drawings, specifications, and bid documents
• Perform quantity takeoffs and assist with cost estimates
• Solicit pricing from subcontractors, vendors, and material suppliers
• Coordinate subcontractor walkthroughs and pre-bid meetings
• Compare bids and identify scope gaps, exclusions, and pricing differences
• Prepare proposals, bid packages, and supporting documentation
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, and construction logistics
• Mark up drawings and organize preconstruction information
• Prepare submittals, product data, and material samples
• Maintain organized project records, files, and bid documentation
• Coordinate with Project Managers, field leaders, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Provide field support during project planning and construction when needed
• Assist Project Managers with subcontract processing and material orders
• Support RFIs, permits, change orders, and general project documentation
• Help ensure a smooth handoff from preconstruction to field operations

Benefits

• Annual performance bonus typically around 4% of base salary
• $450 monthly vehicle allowance or company vehicle
• Company cell phone or phone allowance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Health insurance with 75% of the employee premium paid by the company
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off starting at two weeks and increasing with tenure
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid training programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral program
• Direct access to company leadership
• Mentorship from experienced construction professionals
• Broad exposure to estimating, preconstruction, project management, and field operations
• Advancement opportunities in estimating, project management, and leadership
• Stable employment with a long-established, family-owned contractor

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree