
Junior Estimator - Atlanta, GA
Client
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An established general contractor delivering commercial and industrial projects.
On Offer
- Key role producing detailed cost estimates across diverse project types
- Direct collaboration with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors
- 100% employer-paid health, vision, and dental insurance for employees
- PTO, paid holidays, 401(k) with 3% match
- Opportunities for advancement and continued education support
- Up to $75,000 base plus bonus & benefits
Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed cost estimates by analyzing drawings, specifications, and bid documents
- Perform quantity takeoffs and develop comprehensive pricing for all systems
- Collaborate with suppliers and subcontractors to validate pricing and ensure competitive bids
- Support project teams during award and start-up phases by clarifying assumptions and materials
- Review budgets and project profitability with project teams and supervisors
- Identify corrective measures to continuously improve estimating accuracy
- Engage with clients during bidding to clarify scope changes and answer questions
- Conduct searches for new bid opportunities and attend occasional pre-bid meetings or drop-offs
- Utilize industry-standard estimating software (e.g., Heavy Bid, Sage, OST, Procore, Bluebeam) along with Microsoft Office
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field
- 0–2+ years of commercial estimating or preconstruction experience
- Strong skills in reading and interpreting drawings and specifications
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and estimating software
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Detail-oriented with the ability to provide accurate and competitive cost figures
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