Junior Estimator / Junior Project Manager – Commercial Construction
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Location: Dallas, TX
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Salary: $70,000–$75,000 + Gas Card
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Industry: Commercial Construction / Interiors
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A growing Dallas-Fort Worth commercial construction company is seeking a Junior Estimator / Junior Project Manager to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career construction professional who has estimating experience and is ready to expand into project management.
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The company specializes primarily in commercial interior construction, tenant improvements, renovations, and finish-out projects, coordinating multiple trades from preconstruction through project completion.
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General Contractor experience is not required. Candidates coming from a commercial subcontractor or specialty trade will be considered. Experience estimating concrete, drywall, framing, landscaping, or other construction scopes can translate well into this position.
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Responsibilities
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- Review construction drawings, specifications, and bid documents to determine project scope.
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- Perform quantity takeoffs and prepare estimates for commercial construction projects.
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- Solicit and review subcontractor and vendor pricing.
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- Assist with developing project budgets, proposals, and bid packages.
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- Review and compare subcontractor bids for scope coverage and pricing.
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- Work with subcontractors, vendors, field personnel, and clients throughout the project lifecycle.
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- Assist with project scheduling, procurement, material coordination, and cost tracking.
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- Support change orders and project documentation.
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- Help identify potential scope gaps, cost issues, and constructability concerns during estimating and project execution.
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- Transition awarded projects from estimating into project management and assist with projects through completion.
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- Develop broader knowledge of commercial interior construction, including drywall, framing, finishes, and related trades.
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Qualifications
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- Approximately 1–3+ years of construction estimating, project coordination, Assistant PM, or related construction experience preferred.
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- Previous estimating experience within a commercial construction trade such as concrete, drywall, framing, landscaping, interiors, or other specialty construction will be considered.
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- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
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- Understanding of construction takeoffs, quantities, materials, and pricing.
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- Strong organizational and communication skills.
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- Comfortable working with subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel.
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- Basic computer skills; experience with estimating, construction management, or takeoff software is a plus.
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- Motivated to learn additional construction scopes and develop into a well-rounded Project Manager.
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- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
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Compensation
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- $70,000–$75,000 base salary, depending on experience
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- Company gas card
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- Additional benefits discussed during the interview process
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