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.