Junior Estimator - Commercial Construction

Michael Page US; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

Michael Page US is seeking a skilled Estimator to support preconstruction for a diverse commercial project portfolio in Miami. You will prepare budgets, estimates, and bid proposals, and analyze drawings, specs, and subcontractor pricing to drive accurate cost forecasts.

Working with operations teams, you will help develop project strategies and maintain cost databases, with a focus on hospitality, restaurant, retail, and corporate office sectors.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of estimating, project engineering, or project coordination.
• Experience developing budgets and bid packages.
• Background in commercial, hospitality, restaurant, or retail construction preferred.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project budgets, estimates, and bid proposals
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and subcontractor pricing
• Support preconstruction activities from concept through bid submission
• Collaborate with operations teams to develop project strategies
• Maintain accurate cost databases and estimating documentation

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Budgeting experience

Bid packages experience

Education

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

Job description

• Diverse commercial project portfolio
• Clear growth path in preconstruction

About Our Client

An established commercial builder specializing in hospitality, restaurant, retail, corporate office, and entertainment construction. The organization combines the agility of a boutique contractor with decades of successful project delivery and long-standing client partnerships.

Job Description

• Prepare project budgets, estimates, and bid proposals
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and subcontractor pricing
• Support preconstruction activities from concept through bid submission
• Collaborate with operations teams to develop project strategies
• Maintain accurate cost databases and estimating documentation

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.

The Successful Applicant

• 3+ years of estimating, project engineering, or project coordination experience
• Experience developing budgets and bid packages
• Background in commercial, hospitality, restaurant, or retail construction preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture
• Strong analytical and organizational skills

What's on Offer

Salary: $60,000 - $90,000 + benefits

• Vehicle allowance
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• PTO and paid holidays