Junior Estimator - Hands-On Growth in Construction

Lucid Search Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucid Search Group is seeking a Junior Estimator in the Houston area to grow hands-on estimating skills within a growing construction team. The role emphasizes learning by doing, supporting takeoffs, reviews, and bid packages, while collaborating with project teams to ensure accurate estimates.

This is a great entry point for someone early in their estimating career. Compensation ranges from $55,000 to $70,000 per year with eligibility for a bonus, and room for long‑term growth in a supportive

Qualifications

• Entry-level to junior-level estimating experience.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working with numbers, measurements, and quantities.
• Willingness to learn and grow in construction estimating.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantity takeoffs from construction drawings and plans.
• Review plans, specifications, and project documents.
• Assist with preparing estimates and bid packages.
• Review project revisions and update estimates as needed.
• Work closely with estimating, project management, and operations teams.
• Help ensure estimates and takeoffs are accurate and completed on time.
• Maintain organized project and estimating documentation.

Skills

Entry-level estimating

Construction estimating

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Computer literacy

Tools

MeasureSquare

Job description

Lucid Search Group is seeking a Junior Estimator in the Houston area to grow hands-on estimating skills within a growing construction team. The role emphasizes learning by doing, supporting takeoffs, reviews, and bid packages, while collaborating with project teams to ensure accurate estimates.

This is a great entry point for someone early in their estimating career. Compensation ranges from $55,000 to $70,000 per year with eligibility for a bonus, and room for long‑term growth in a supportive