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Salary: $65,000 - $85,000 per year
A bit about us:We are a specialized commercial general contractor based in Irvine, focused on technical tenant improvement and renovation projects across life science, healthcare, higher education, semiconductor, mission critical, and advanced technology markets. Our team is built around strong client relationships, clear communication, detailed planning, and high quality execution. We offer a collaborative environment where motivated construction professionals can learn directly from experienced estimators, project managers, and leadership.
Why join us?Structured Career Growth
Mentorship from seasoned Project Managers
Competitive Salary
Company car allowance with gas card
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
401K with 3% company match
Job DetailsWe are seeking a Junior Estimator to support preconstruction and estimating efforts for complex commercial construction projects throughout Southern California.
Job Description
- Assist with preparing estimates for commercial tenant improvement and technical construction projects
- Review plans, specifications, scopes, and bid documents to understand project requirements
- Solicit subcontractor and vendor pricing for assigned scopes of work
- Help prepare bid packages, scope sheets, quantity takeoffs, and proposal documents
- Support senior estimators with budgets, conceptual estimates, and hard bid pricing
- Track subcontractor coverage and follow up to ensure complete and competitive bids
- Review subcontractor proposals for accuracy, exclusions, and scope gaps
- Participate in pre bid meetings, site walks, and internal estimate reviews
- Maintain organized project files, bid records, and estimating documentation
- Work closely with project management and field teams to understand constructability, schedule, and cost impacts
Qualifications
- 1 plus years of construction experience, internship experience, or relevant estimating experience
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred
- Exposure to commercial construction, tenant improvements, healthcare, life science, lab, or technical interiors is a plus
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and construction documents
- Strong attention to detail with solid organization and follow up skills
- Comfortable communicating with subcontractors, vendors, project managers, and internal teams
- Basic understanding of construction costs, scopes of work, and trade sequencing
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office required
- Experience with Bluebeam, Procore, BuildingConnected, or estimating software is a plus
- Eagerness to learn, ask questions, and grow into a full estimating role
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