Commercial Estimator & Assistant PM – End-to-End Bids

Aux Partners; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Aux Partners in Lenexa/Topeka, KS is seeking a Commercial Assistant PM/Estimator to own the bid process end-to-end and work with preconstruction, project management, and field leadership to deliver accurate, competitive estimates across multiple scopes.

This role welcomes recent graduates with 0-3+ years of estimating or relevant degrees and offers hands-on mentoring while leveraging AutoBid, Bluebeam, and other takeoff tools to read plans, price labor, and develop VE options.

Qualifications

• 0-3+ years of estimating experience in commercial mechanical, plumbing, or sheet-metal construction, or a bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineer, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineer or Construction Science
• Working knowledge of commercial mechanical, plumbing, and sheet-metal systems
• Ability to learn estimating/takeoff software quickly; strong Excel skills
• Ability to read and interpret plans/specs and manage multiple bids simultaneously
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Source opportunities through GCs, owners/architects, plan rooms, bid services, and state/municipal channels
• Evaluate invitations based on backlog, staffing, strategic fit, and deadlines
• Attend pre-bid meetings and conduct job-site visits to understand scope
• Maintain current material/equipment pricing and verify labor rates and productivity factors
• Develop value-engineering options to protect budgets while maintaining performance
• Solicit, level, and evaluate vendor/subcontractor quotes for full scope coverage
• Coordinate with VDC/BIM and prefabrication teams to identify opportunities and resolve issues early
• Submit proposals on time and brief project managers on scope and budget after award
• Track win/loss outcomes and maintain historical cost data
• Stay current on code/regulatory updates (IMC/IPC 2024, ASHRAE 15/90.1, energy code, A2L refrigerants)

Skills

Estimating software

Excel skills

Read plans/specs

Bid management

Communication skills

Education

Architectural Engineer

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineer

Construction Science

Tools

AutoBid

FastPIPE/FastDUCT

On-Screen Takeoff

Bluebeam

AI-enabled tools

Job description

Aux Partners in Lenexa/Topeka, KS is seeking a Commercial Assistant PM/Estimator to own the bid process end-to-end and work with preconstruction, project management, and field leadership to deliver accurate, competitive estimates across multiple scopes.

This role welcomes recent graduates with 0-3+ years of estimating or relevant degrees and offers hands-on mentoring while leveraging AutoBid, Bluebeam, and other takeoff tools to read plans, price labor, and develop VE options.