Junior estimator

Job title

Junior Estimator 

Industry

Construction 

Job summary

Currently, Bengoa is expanding its Estimating department in order to sustain its steady growth. Therefore, we are looking for ideal candidates who are passionate about the construction industry and are looking for developing a career with a well-established organization. The ideal candidate will be joining our team as a Junior Estimator.   

Responsibilities

As a Junior Estimator, the ideal candidate will be a key member of the Sales and Estimating team and work directly with the Estimator and VP of Business Development. Some of the essential responsibilities for an individual in this position are as follows: 

1. Review bid documents and get pricing for the required materials 
2. Setup estimating sheet 
3. Do material takeoffs from drawings using Planswift 
4. Visit sites to meet sub-contractors and verify quantities 
5. Assist in obtaining pricing from sub-contractors 
6. Attending Pre-bid meetings as needed 
7. Must be proficient in MS Word and Excel and Power Point 
8. Setup all final bid documents and make sure they are delivered on time 
9. Any other items requested by the director of Business development 

Qualifications 

An individual applying for this position shall meet the following minimum requirements: 

1. Authorized to legally work in The United States of America. 
2. Older than 18 years old. 
3. Speak, read, and write English fluently. Spanish bilingual is a plus. 
4. Excellent interpersonal skills. 
5. Eager to work in a collaborative work environment. 
6. Higher education degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, and/or Construction Management. 
7. Proficient and/or Expert Knowledge in the use of estimating software such as Planswift 
8. Good knowledge of drafting in AutoCAD or similar software 
9. Knowledge in the use of Microsoft applications such as MS Excel, Word and Project 

SALARY & COMPENSATION PACKAGE: 

The compensation and benefits package for this position includes a yearly salary within the industry standards, as well as vacation time, Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401K Plan, and (6) major federal holidays among other benefits.