Junior Estimator: Commercial Construction Path

ADP, Inc.; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Junior Estimator supports the pre-construction team in developing accurate and competitive cost estimates for commercial construction projects.

Working under the guidance of senior estimating professionals, this role assists with quantity takeoffs, subcontractor solicitation, bid analysis, budgeting, and proposal preparation for projects including office buildings, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, retail developments, industrial facilities, and mixed-use projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building Construction, Architecture, or a related field.
• Internships or co-op experience in commercial construction is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Compile, Review, and Distribute Construction Documents for estimating to Subcontractors.
• Actively communicate with subcontractors on bid questions or issues; determine bidding status.
• Assist in preparing conceptual to GMP estimates for commercial projects.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs from drawings, specs, and BIM models.
• Review plans/specs/addenda to identify scope and risks.
• Solicit, collect, and organize subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Assist with bid leveling and comparison of subcontractor proposals.
• Support development of project budgets and cost studies.
• Maintain and update historical estimating data and databases.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and project walkthroughs.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and owners during preconstruction.
• Prepare scopes of work, procurement packages, and bid invitations.
• Support value engineering and constructability reviews.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Deadline management

Adaptability

Professional growth

Education

Bachelor's degree

Internship experience

Tools

MS Project

Bluebeam

PlanSwift

Procore

Sage Estimating

Destini Estimator

Job description

The Junior Estimator supports the pre-construction team in developing accurate and competitive cost estimates for commercial construction projects.

Working under the guidance of senior estimating professionals, this role assists with quantity takeoffs, subcontractor solicitation, bid analysis, budgeting, and proposal preparation for projects including office buildings, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, retail developments, industrial facilities, and mixed-use projects.