Assistant Commercial Estimator - Houston

Henderson Scott US; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Scott US in Houston, TX is seeking an ambitious Assistant Commercial Estimator to join our growing team. This early-career role offers hands-on experience in takeoffs, cost estimates, and bid preparation on a range of commercial projects.

Ideal candidates are detail-driven, eager to learn, and ready to collaborate with senior estimators to develop estimating expertise in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction estimating, project engineering, field engineering, or a related construction role preferred
• Understanding of quantity takeoffs and construction documents
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and estimating software is a plus
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Eagerness to learn and grow within a commercial construction organization

Responsibilities

• Assist with quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for commercial construction projects
• Review project plans, specifications, and scopes of work
• Support subcontractor solicitation and bid collection efforts
• Assist with bid leveling and proposal preparation
• Help ensure compliance with public-sector bidding requirements
• Collaborate closely with senior estimators throughout the estimating process
• Maintain organized project documentation and bid records

Skills

Takeoffs

Estimating

Detail orientation

Collaboration

MS Office

Tools

Excel

Estimating software

Job description

Assistant Commercial Estimator

Location: Houston, TX

Our client is seeking an ambitious Assistant Commercial Estimator to join our growing team in Houston. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career construction professional who is eager to learn, develop their estimating expertise, and work directly alongside experienced senior leadership on a variety of commercial construction projects.

We are looking for someone with a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a desire to build a long-term career in commercial construction estimating.

Responsibilities

• Assist with quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for commercial construction projects
• Review project plans, specifications, and scopes of work
• Support subcontractor solicitation and bid collection efforts
• Assist with bid leveling and proposal preparation
• Help ensure compliance with public-sector bidding requirements
• Collaborate closely with senior estimators throughout the estimating process
• Maintain organized project documentation and bid records

Qualifications

• Experience in construction estimating, project engineering, field engineering, or a related construction role preferred
• Understanding of quantity takeoffs and construction documents
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and estimating software is a plus
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Eagerness to learn and grow within a commercial construction organization

Preferred Experience

• Experience working on public-sector projects with organizations.
• Knowledge of public-sector procurement processes, subcontractor solicitation, bid leveling, and compliance requirements is highly desirable.