Junior Estimator / Junior Project Manager

Babich & Associates; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gas card

Additional interview benefits

Job summary

Babich & Associates is seeking a Junior Estimator / Junior Project Manager in Dallas to join our team. This early-career role focuses on estimating and will transition into project management on diverse commercial interior construction projects.

You will review drawings, takeoffs, and bid packages, collaborating with subcontractors and vendors while expanding into scheduling, cost tracking, and procurement tasks. Base salary is $70,000–$75,000 with additional benefits discussed during interviews.

Qualifications

• Approximately 1–3+ years of construction estimating, project coordination, Assistant PM, or related construction experience preferred.
• Previous estimating experience within a commercial construction trade such as concrete, drywall, framing, landscaping, interiors, or other specialty construction will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Review construction drawings, specifications, and bid documents to determine project scope.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and prepare estimates for commercial construction projects.
• Solicit and review subcontractor and vendor pricing.
• Assist with developing project budgets, proposals, and bid packages.
• Review and compare subcontractor bids for scope coverage and pricing.
• Work with subcontractors, vendors, field personnel, and clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist with project scheduling, procurement, material coordination, and cost tracking.
• Support change orders and project documentation.
• Help identify potential scope gaps, cost issues, and constructability concerns during estimating and project execution.
• Transition awarded projects from estimating into project management and assist with projects through completion.
• Develop broader knowledge of commercial interior construction, including drywall, framing, finishes, and related trades.

Job description

A growing Dallas-Fort Worth commercial construction company is seeking a Junior Estimator / Junior Project Manager to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career construction professional who has estimating experience and is ready to expand into project management.

The company specializes primarily in commercial interior construction, tenant improvements, renovations, and finish-out projects, coordinating multiple trades from preconstruction through project completion.

General Contractor experience is not required. Candidates coming from a commercial subcontractor or specialty trade will be considered. Experience estimating concrete, drywall, framing, landscaping, or other construction scopes can translate well into this position.

Responsibilities

• Review construction drawings, specifications, and bid documents to determine project scope.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and prepare estimates for commercial construction projects.
• Solicit and review subcontractor and vendor pricing.
• Assist with developing project budgets, proposals, and bid packages.
• Review and compare subcontractor bids for scope coverage and pricing.
• Work with subcontractors, vendors, field personnel, and clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist with project scheduling, procurement, material coordination, and cost tracking.
• Support change orders and project documentation.
• Help identify potential scope gaps, cost issues, and constructability concerns during estimating and project execution.
• Transition awarded projects from estimating into project management and assist with projects through completion.
• Develop broader knowledge of commercial interior construction, including drywall, framing, finishes, and related trades.

Qualifications

• Approximately 1–3+ years of construction estimating, project coordination, Assistant PM, or related construction experience preferred.
• Previous estimating experience within a commercial construction trade such as concrete, drywall, framing, landscaping, interiors, or other specialty construction will be considered.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Understanding of construction takeoffs, quantities, materials, and pricing.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Comfortable working with subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel.
• Basic computer skills; experience with estimating, construction management, or takeoff software is a plus.
• Motivated to learn additional construction scopes and develop into a well-rounded Project Manager.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

Compensation

• $70,000–$75,000 base salary, depending on experience
• Company gas card
• Additional benefits discussed during the interview process