Assistant Estimator - Commercial Construction

Michael Page; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance-based bonuses

Health insurance (comprehensive)

401(k) with company match

PTO and Sick Leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an Assistant Preconstruction Manager / Estimator for a Birmingham, AL project portfolio. You will support budgeting, estimating, and proposal development, coordinating with architects, engineers, and internal teams to gather pricing data and prepare competitive bids.

Ideal candidates have a construction-focused degree or hands-on experience, plus strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or similar field of study - or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• Some experience in preconstruction, estimating, project engineering, project management, or design‑build project delivery.
• Understanding of commercial construction means, methods, materials, and project delivery processes.
• Experience developing conceptual budgets and detailed estimates.
• Ability to review drawings, specifications, subcontractor proposals, and project schedules.
• Strong communication, facilitation, organization, and relationship‑building skills.
• Proficiency with software and technology

Responsibilities

• Support the preconstruction team in budgeting, estimating, and proposal development across multiple projects.
• Assist in preparing detailed cost estimates, quantity takeoffs, and bid packages.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams to gather pricing and project information.
• Help analyze drawings, specifications, and project documents to identify scope gaps or risks.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier bids to ensure competitive and accurate pricing.
• Maintain and update cost databases, historical pricing, and project benchmarks.
• Participate in value engineering efforts to optimize cost, schedule, and constructability.
• Assist in preparing client presentations, proposals, and conceptual budgets.
• Support project handoff to operations by ensuring all preconstruction documentation is complete and accurate

Skills

Strong communication

Facilitation

Organization

Relationship-building

Software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or similar

Tools

Estimating software

Cost databases

Microsoft Excel

Job description

As an Assistant Preconstruction Manager / Estimator, you will help prepare cost estimates for commercial construction projects across a wide variety of market sectors. You will work with the Senior Estimator and Project Managers to organize pricing information and support accurate project proposals.

We are partnered with an Alabama-based General Contractor and Construction Manager that focuses on delivering noteworthy projects across the local market. They do not niche themselves towards any particular sector, instead focusing on a diverse range of project types such as Education, Hospitality, Government, and even Industrial. They have two offices and around 100 employees including field staff.

At a high level, they're known for being a relationship-driven builder with a hands‑on approach, working closely with clients from early concept through completion to manage cost, schedule, and overall project execution.

Culturally, this company is known for exceeding what people traditionally consider the norm in Construction. They truly care about their people, and provide competitive benefits and clear career progression to maintain a very low turnover rate across the business.

Description

• Support the preconstruction team in budgeting, estimating, and proposal development across multiple projects
• Assist in preparing detailed cost estimates, quantity takeoffs, and bid packages
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams to gather pricing and project information
• Help analyze drawings, specifications, and project documents to identify scope gaps or risks
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier bids to ensure competitive and accurate pricing
• Maintain and update cost databases, historical pricing, and project benchmarks
• Participate in value engineering efforts to optimize cost, schedule, and constructability
• Assist in preparing client presentations, proposals, and conceptual budgets
• Support project handoff to operations by ensuring all preconstruction documentation is complete and accurate

Profile

A successful Assistant Estimator will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or similar field of study - or equivalent hands‑on experience
• Some experience in preconstruction, estimating, project engineering, project management, or design‑build project delivery.
• Understanding of commercial construction means, methods, materials, and project delivery processes.
• Experience developing conceptual budgets and detailed estimates.
• Ability to review drawings, specifications, subcontractor proposals, and project schedules.
• Strong communication, facilitation, organization, and relationship‑building skills.
• Proficiency with softwares and technology

Job Offer

• Competitive base salary ranging between $70,000 - $90,000
• Annual performance-based bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO and Sick Leave

As an Assistant Preconstruction Manager / Estimator, you will help prepare cost estimates for commercial construction projects across a wide variety of market sectors. You will work with the Senior Estimator and Project Managers to organize pricing information and support accurate project proposals.

Client Details

We are partnered with an Alabama-based General Contractor and Construction Manager that focuses on delivering noteworthy projects across the local market. They do not niche themselves towards any particular sector, instead focusing on a diverse range of project types such as Education, Hospitality, Government, and even Industrial. They have two offices and around 100 employees including field staff.

At a high level, they're known for being a relationship-driven builder with a hands‑on approach, working closely with clients from early concept through completion to manage cost, schedule, and overall project execution.

Culturally, this company is known for exceeding what people traditionally consider the norm in Construction. They truly care about their people, and provide competitive benefits and clear career progression to maintain a very low turnover rate across the business.

Description

• Support the preconstruction team in budgeting, estimating, and proposal development across multiple projects
• Assist in preparing detailed cost estimates, quantity takeoffs, and bid packages
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams to gather pricing and project information
• Help analyze drawings, specifications, and project documents to identify scope gaps or risks
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier bids to ensure competitive and accurate pricing
• Maintain and update cost databases, historical pricing, and project benchmarks
• Participate in value engineering efforts to optimize cost, schedule, and constructability
• Assist in preparing client presentations, proposals, and conceptual budgets
• Support project handoff to operations by ensuring all preconstruction documentation is complete and accurate

  Profile

  A successful Assistant Estimator will have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or similar field of study - or equivalent hands‑on experience
  • Some experience in preconstruction, estimating, project engineering, project management, or design‑build project delivery.
  • Understanding of commercial construction means, methods, materials, and project delivery processes.
  • Experience developing conceptual budgets and detailed estimates.
  • Ability to review drawings, specifications, subcontractor proposals, and project schedules.
  • Strong communication, facilitation, organization, and relationship‑building skills.
  • Proficiency with softwares and technology

  Job Offer

  • Competitive base salary ranging between $70,000 - $90,000
  • Annual performance-based bonuses
  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • PTO and Sick Leave
  • Professional development opportunities
    

  Desired Skills and Experience

  Seeking an aspiring Preconstruction professional with 1 - 3 years of experience within a Construction Estimating role, seeking a company they can truly grow with long-term. This role is based in Birmingham, AL.

  MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.