Title: Junior Estimator
Location: Remote location
Reports to: Preconstruction Manager
Responsibilities

• Assist Preconstruction Manager with quantity takeoffs and cost estimates
• Review drawings, specs, and addenda for scope clarity
• Perform material and labor takeoffs 

• Review drawings, specifications, addenda, and bid clarifications to identify scope gaps, assumptions, exclusions, and risk items within contractor bids
• Solicit and track subcontractor and vendor quotes
• Compare bids and assist with leveling
• Maintain organized estimate files and bid logs
• Support value engineering and scope review efforts  

• Prepare scope summaries and assist in creating handoff documentation to the operations team upon project award

• Input data into spreadsheets 

• Coordinate with PMs, APMs and preconstruction team as needed

Requirements

• 1–3 years of construction estimating experience
• Experience with commercial, industrial, or infrastructure projects preferred
• Ability to read construction drawings and specifications
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Proficient in Excel
• Familiarity with Bluebeam is a plus
• Basic understanding of subcontractor scopes and CSI divisions
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment

Preferred (Not Required)

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
• Experience working for a General Contractor
• Exposure to Construct Connect

What Success Looks Like

• Accurate, timely bids
• Clean bid comparisons
• Strong support to Preconstruction Manager  

• Desire to ask questions and learn

• Ability to grow into a mid-level estimator role 

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.