Junior Construction Estimator — Hybrid, Build Your Career

L&L LEGACY ENTERPRISES LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Career advancement opportunities

Hands-on training

Professional development opportunities

Supportive, team-oriented environment

Growth with a developing team

Job summary

L&L LEGACY ENTERPRISES LLC in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Construction Estimator to support material research, vendor pricing, and takeoffs for commercial projects. This hybrid, full-time role offers hands-on training and mentorship within an experienced estimating team.

You will review plans, obtain quotes, track lead times, and help prepare detailed estimates and bid proposals while developing skills for a long-term career in construction estimating.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree, construction education, or related training preferred.
• 1–2 years of construction, estimating, purchasing, or project coordination experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review project plans, drawings, specifications, and scopes of work.
• Research construction materials and determine products required for projects.
• Assist with quantity takeoffs and estimate worksheets.
• Request, obtain, and compare pricing from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Track material costs, vendor quotes, and current lead times.
• Enter quantities, pricing, and vendor information into estimating software and spreadsheets.
• Assist with preparing detailed project estimates and bid proposals.
• Review estimates with senior estimators and management before bid submission.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Math & analytics

Communication

Project management

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree or construction training

Tools

Contractor Foreman

Bluebeam

PlanSwift

Microsoft Excel

Job description

L&L LEGACY ENTERPRISES LLC in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Construction Estimator to support material research, vendor pricing, and takeoffs for commercial projects. This hybrid, full-time role offers hands-on training and mentorship within an experienced estimating team.

You will review plans, obtain quotes, track lead times, and help prepare detailed estimates and bid proposals while developing skills for a long-term career in construction estimating.