Junior Estimator
Location: Central Florida
Employment Type: Fully Remote, ideally located in Central Florida Company Overview
Our client is a civil construction and environmental services company specializing in site access, land clearing, environmental controls, restoration, and utility infrastructure. The company supports large-scale site development and utility projects with a strong focus on safety, quality, and environmental responsibility.
Position Summary
The Junior Estimator will support the estimating team in preparing accurate and competitive bids for civil construction and environmental services projects. This role is ideal for candidates with 1–3 years of estimating or construction experience who are looking to grow within a fast-paced, field-driven environment.
You will assist in analyzing project plans, performing quantity takeoffs, soliciting vendor and subcontractor pricing, and helping build complete project estimates across a range of services, including earthwork, site development, utilities, and environmental restoration.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing cost estimates for civil construction and environmental services projects
- Perform quantity takeoffs from drawings and specifications
- Review project plans, scopes, and bid documents to identify requirements
- Solicit and analyze subcontractor and supplier pricing
- Support the development of detailed bid proposals and cost breakdowns
- Maintain and update cost databases, historical pricing, and bid logs
- Coordinate with project managers, operations, and field teams to validate assumptions
- Assist in evaluating project risks, timelines, and logistics
- Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and scope reviews as needed
- Ensure estimates align with company standards for safety, quality, and profitability
Qualifications
- 1–3 years of experience in construction estimating, project coordination, or related field
- Exposure to civil construction, site development, utilities, or environmental services preferred
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
- Strong analytical and mathematical skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with estimating software is a plus
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Effective communication and ability to work cross-functionally
- Self-motivated with a desire to learn and grow in the estimating field
- Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field (preferred but not required)
- Familiarity with earthwork, grading, underground utilities, erosion control, or restoration scopes
- Experience supporting bids for sitework, ROW, or infrastructure projects
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on training and mentorship from experienced estimators and project leaders
- Exposure to a wide range of civil and environmental projects
- Clear path for advancement into Estimator and Senior Estimator roles
- Opportunity to work with a growing, team-oriented company focused on quality and reliability
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