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NES Fircroft

Junior Estimator

NES Fircroft, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

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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 comparisonsStrong 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.

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