Junior Estimator: Quantify & Bid for Complex Projects

Vaughn Construction; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaughn Construction, a Texas-based regional commercial contractor, is seeking a junior estimator. You will verify quantities, prepare detailed and conceptual estimates for new projects, and help develop competitive bids. The role emphasizes teamwork and hands-on learning in a fast-moving environment.

The position involves reviewing documents, pricing components with leading software, and maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors to ensure bid accuracy and coverage.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in construction, engineering, or related field is required or two years of equivalent experience.
• Construction internship as estimator, project engineer, or superintendent preferred.
• Experience with healthcare, higher education, and/or laboratory projects with a commercial general contractor is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews the construction documents to understand the scope of work.
• Quantifies and prices project components using On-Screen Takeoff, MC2 ICE, and CostOS.
• Documents questions to be clarified by the design team prior to bidding.
• Prepares for, and participates in, internal page flips and estimate reviews.
• Assists in final production of bids, proposals, or milestone preconstruction deliverables.
• Maintains and fosters good subcontractor relationships.
• Ensures good subcontractor participation before bid day.
• Obtains pricing from subcontractors and vendors and communicates to ensure scope coverage.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Strong verbal and writtencommunication

Attention to detail and deadlines

Education

Four-year degree in construction, engineering, or related field

Construction internship as estimator/project engineer/superintendent

Healthcare/higher education/laboratory project experience with a commercial GC

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Bluebeam Revu

On-Screen Takeoff

MC2 Ice

CostOS

Job description

Vaughn Construction, a Texas-based regional commercial contractor, is seeking a junior estimator. You will verify quantities, prepare detailed and conceptual estimates for new projects, and help develop competitive bids. The role emphasizes teamwork and hands-on learning in a fast-moving environment.

The position involves reviewing documents, pricing components with leading software, and maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors to ensure bid accuracy and coverage.