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About the Role

This is an entry-level position in commercial construction estimating, offering the opportunity to learn the bid process from start to finish under the guidance of senior estimators and project managers. The role focuses initially on quantity takeoffs and pricing, with increasing responsibility as experience is gained. This is intended as a career-building role, not a temporary position.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantity takeoffs from drawings and specifications across multiple interior trades.
• Assist senior estimators in assembling cost estimates for labor, material, and equipment.
• Request and track quotes from vendors and suppliers; organize pricing for comparison.
• Review plans and specs to identify scope, exclusions, and items requiring clarification.
• Maintain the bid calendar, log invitations to bid, and keep bid files organized and current.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site walks; take notes and track open items.
• Support the handoff to project management once a job is awarded.

Requirements

• 1+ years of estimating, takeoff, or construction experience.
• Field experience in interior trades, an internship, or a degree in construction management, building science, or a related field.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, or a demonstrated ability to learn quickly.
• Solid math skills and comfort working in Excel.
• Attention to detail.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple bids simultaneously.
• Willingness to ask questions and take direction.

Skills

• Quantity takeoffs
• Cost estimating
• Vendor and supplier pricing
• Bid document assembly
• Reading construction drawings
• Reading specifications
• Excel
• On-Screen Takeoff
• Bluebeam
• Procore
• Commercial interior scopes
• Framing
• Drywall
• Ceilings
• Finishes

Location

• Nationwide

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Entry-level
• Junior

Education Level

• Degree in construction management
• Degree in building science
• Degree in a related field

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Benefits
• Direct training from experienced estimators and project managers
• Defined path from junior to full estimator
• Exposure to a wide range of trades and project types
• Room for growth within a national company

About the Company

• United Contractor Services is a specialty subcontractor that self-performs commercial interior construction nationwide, including metal framing, drywall, acoustical ceilings, EIFS, stucco, painting, and Division 8 & 10 specialties.
• We work on projects ranging from large-scale commercial builds to community and institutional spaces.
• The estimating group is integral to the front end of all projects.

Equal Opportunity

• The United Family of Companies is an equal opportunity employer.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or age.