Junior Commercial Estimator: Build Your Construction Career

Manuel Commercial LLC; Broussard (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Manuel Commercial LLC is seeking a Junior Commercial Estimator to join our preconstruction team and develop skills in estimating, subcontractor coordination, and project planning.

You will work alongside experienced professionals to develop accurate project estimates, perform quantity takeoffs, and support bid day operations while maintaining strong relationships with vendors and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Construction Management preferred.
• 1–3 years of preconstruction/estimating experience preferred.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with estimating or construction software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with conceptual, schematic, and final estimates.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and surveys.
• Assist with bid day operations and coordination with the project team.
• Review and manage project drawings, sketches, details, files, and directives.
• Identify bid packages and scopes of work and coordinate with bidders.
• Issue invitations to bid and ensure subcontractor and vendor coverage.
• Research and identify qualified subcontractors and vendors in our markets.
• Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors and vendors.
• Maintain subcontractor and vendor databases.
• Develop and maintain estimating templates and databases.
• Gather historical data to support estimating and unit pricing.
• Assist with developing project preconstruction schedules.
• Collaborate with architects, designers, subcontractors, vendors and project teams.
• Prepare and lead estimate reviews and transitions to operations.
• Support the Estimator and project team throughout preconstruction.

Skills

Analytical

Organized

Collaborative

Eager to learn

Education

Bachelor of Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Job description

Manuel Commercial LLC is seeking a Junior Commercial Estimator to join our preconstruction team and develop skills in estimating, subcontractor coordination, and project planning.

You will work alongside experienced professionals to develop accurate project estimates, perform quantity takeoffs, and support bid day operations while maintaining strong relationships with vendors and subcontractors.