Junior Estimator - South Florida Vertical Construction

About HV Talent Group

At HV Talent Group, we help talented professionals like you connect with top employers nationwide. As a trusted recruiting partner to industry-leading companies, we focus on direct-hire placements that align with your career goals, values, and long-term growth.

Our client, a respected and growing commercial general contractor, is seeking a motivated Junior Estimator to join its preconstruction team and support estimating efforts across a variety of commercial and vertical construction projects.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an analytical, detail-oriented professional looking to build a long-term career in construction estimating. You'll work alongside experienced estimating professionals while learning how projects are budgeted, bids are developed, and successful construction pursuits are won.

Position Overview

The Junior Estimator will assist with quantity takeoffs, bid preparation, subcontractor outreach, document management, and estimate organization throughout the preconstruction process.

Working closely with Senior Estimators and Preconstruction leadership, this role provides hands-on experience while developing the technical and analytical skills needed for long-term advancement in construction estimating.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with quantity takeoffs, bid tabulation, subcontractor outreach, and scope comparisons.
• Support preparation and organization of project estimates and bid documentation.
• Review drawings, specifications, addenda, and project documents for estimating purposes.
• Help maintain subcontractor databases, pricing information, estimate templates, and bid records.
• Coordinate bid packages and assist with subcontractor communications.
• Prepare spreadsheets, cost summaries, and basic pricing analyses under the guidance of senior estimating staff.
• Support document control and version management throughout the estimating process.
• Participate in post-bid reviews and help capture lessons learned for future projects.
• Maintain organized project files and estimating documentation.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in estimating, preconstruction, project engineering, construction administration, or a related construction support role. Relevant internships or co-op experience will also be considered.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building Construction, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to organize and analyze project information.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to read construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience with Bluebeam or construction estimating software is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn and develop within the construction industry.

Preferred Experience

• Commercial construction
• Multifamily construction
• Mixed-use developments
• Project Engineering
• Construction internships
• Bluebeam
• Quantity takeoffs

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who enjoys solving problems, working with numbers, and learning how construction projects come together before the first shovel hits the ground.

The ideal candidate is curious, coachable, highly organized, and eager to develop into a successful estimator. If you're passionate about construction and looking for an opportunity to learn from experienced industry professionals while building a rewarding career, this role is for you.

Why Join This Opportunity?

• Learn directly from experienced Senior Estimators and Preconstruction leaders.
• Gain hands-on experience supporting complex commercial construction projects.
• Clear career path into Estimating and Preconstruction leadership.
• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

If you're ready to launch or grow your career in commercial construction estimating, we'd love to hear from you.

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