Junior Estimator-Commercial Construction

About the Company

Our client is a Phoenix-based commercial construction management firm specializing in retail, tenant improvements, food service, financial services, office, healthcare, and site construction .

The company is known for strong client partnerships, precise project management, and delivering projects on time and within budget. With an entrepreneurial culture and a growing presence in the Phoenix market, this is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career in commercial construction estimating.

About the Position

We are seeking a Junior Estimator to support the preconstruction process for commercial construction projects, with a strong focus on retail.

This is a hands-on opportunity for an early-career estimator to work closely with senior leadership on projects ranging from conceptual budgeting through bid submission .

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for retail ground-up and tenant improvement projects.

- Solicit, level, and analyze subcontractor and supplier bids.

- Assist with bid packages, scopes of work, and preconstruction budgets.

- Participate in pre-bid site walks and review plans and specifications.

- Maintain subcontractor databases and bid logs.

- Collaborate with project managers and leadership to align estimates with client expectations and schedules.

- Track bid deadlines and coordinate timely proposal submissions.

Requirements

- 2–5 years of commercial construction estimating experience.

- Retail estimating experience required.

- Ground-up and tenant improvement experience strongly preferred.

- Familiarity with CSI divisions and commercial construction costs in the Phoenix market.

- Proficiency with Bluebeam, PlanSwift, or similar estimating/takeoff software .

- Working knowledge of subcontractor bid solicitation and scope leveling.

- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously.

- Experience with national retail accounts or repeat-client programs is a plus.

Benefits

- Competitive compensation based on experience.

- Opportunity to work directly with senior leadership.

- Hands-on exposure to the full commercial preconstruction process.

- Diverse portfolio of retail and commercial projects.

- Entrepreneurial and collaborative work environment.

- Opportunity for long-term professional growth in commercial construction estimating.