JUNIOR ESTIMATOR

DDD GROUP, LLC; Guaynabo (PR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

DDD GROUP, LLC is seeking a Junior Estimator in Guaynabo, PR. The role supports senior estimators in generating accurate project estimates and takeoffs, assisting with budget distribution, and revising drawings to ensure clarity and completeness for bidding and contracting.

Responsibilities include preparing takeoffs, coordinating with subcontractors, and maintaining bidder lists. Education includes high school or higher, with a bachelor’s in civil engineering or related field preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand building plans, scopes of work, specifications, and other construction documents.
• Knowledge in earthwork calculation.
• Basic knowledge in Auto Cad (Preferred).
• Knowledge of Sage Timberline Estimating (Preferred).
• Knowledge of Onscreen Take-Off software (Preferred).
• Basic Knowledge in Procore (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Estimator with all duties as needed.
• Assist in the preparation and development of new project takeoffs.
• Revise drawings and sketches for possible changes, errors, or omissions.
• Assist in estimation of quantities for Cost to Complete reports.
• Perform project take-off and estimates for all bidding and proposal work.
• Request estimates from subcontractors for work outside the internal capabilities of the company.
• Compile subcontractor bid packages as required.
• Create and keep updated the bidder’s list.
• Follow up on quotes from suppliers and contractors.

Skills

Reading plans

Earthwork calculation

Auto Cad (Basic)

Sage Timberline Estimating (Basic)

Onscreen Take-Off (Preferred)

Procore (Basic)

Education

High school or equivalent (Required)

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or Construction Management (Related work experience)

Tools

AutoCad

Sage Timberline Estimating

Onscreen Take-Off

Procore

Job description

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JUNIOR ESTIMATOR

Full Time GUAYNABO, PR, PR

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1006

Salary: $31,200.00 Annually

Position Summary

It is the Junior Estimator’s responsibility to assist the Estimator and Chief Estimator to generate accurate estimates and takeoffs for all projects, whether they are new or ongoing projects. This estimate will serve as the core budgetary distribution of the contract to be approved and signed by DDD Group and the Client or Project Owner.

Also, the Junior Estimator will assist in the revision of all drawings to ensure they are complete and detailed enough to find errors, omissions or needed clarifications to minimize deviations in the final estimate.

The Junior Estimator will assist in the definition of the budget distribution by assigning CSI coding to maintain a logical, structured estimate to conform to the contracting of services and the purchasing of materials.

Primary Duties

• Assist the Senior Estimator with all duties as needed.
• Assist in the preparation and development of new project takeoffs.
• Revise drawings and sketches for possible changes, errors, or omissions
• Assist in estimation of quantities for Cost to Complete reports
• Perform project take-off and estimates for all bidding and proposal work
• Request estimates from subcontractors for work outside the internal capabilities of the company.
• Compile subcontractor bid packages as required.
• Create and keep updated the bidder’s list.
• Follow up on quotes from suppliers and contractors.

Secondary Duties

• Assist in the project cost control data gathering
• Assist in Qty verification for field purchasing
• On time takeoffs and estimates.
• Assist in estimation of quantities for Cost to Complete reports.
• On time estimates for all bidding and proposal work Daily & Weekly Reports

Related Procedures

• Sage Estimating (creating projects and entering data)
• On-Screen Take off (creating projects, uploading and organizing drawings)
• SharePoint (naming and uploading procedures).
• Procore (uploading drawings and specifications)

Key Skills

• Ability to read and understand, building plans, scopes of work, specifications, and other construction documents.
• Knowledge in earthwork calculation
• Basic Knowledge in Auto Cad (Preferred)
• Knowledge of Sage Timberline Estimating (Preferred)
• Knowledge of Onscreen Take-Off software. (Preferred)
• Basic Knowledge in Procore (Preferred)

Education

• High school or equivalent (Required)
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, Administration, or equivalent related work experience.

Experience

• 0-5 years estimating or project experience on building and or heavy civil projects

Salary Range

• Varies with experience, seniority & performance