Junior Estimator / Junior Project Manager - Commercial Construction

Location: Dallas, TX
Salary: $70,000–$75,000 + Gas Card
Industry: Commercial Construction / Interiors

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.

The company specializes primarily in commercial interior construction, tenant improvements, renovations, and finish-out projects, coordinating multiple trades from preconstruction through project completion.

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.

Responsibilities

• Review construction drawings, specifications, and bid documents to determine project scope.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and prepare estimates for commercial construction projects.
• Solicit and review subcontractor and vendor pricing.
• Assist with developing project budgets, proposals, and bid packages.
• Review and compare subcontractor bids for scope coverage and pricing.
• Work with subcontractors, vendors, field personnel, and clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist with project scheduling, procurement, material coordination, and cost tracking.
• Support change orders and project documentation.
• Help identify potential scope gaps, cost issues, and constructability concerns during estimating and project execution.
• Transition awarded projects from estimating into project management and assist with projects through completion.
• Develop broader knowledge of commercial interior construction, including drywall, framing, finishes, and related trades.

Qualifications

• Approximately 1–3+ years of construction estimating, project coordination, Assistant PM, or related construction experience preferred.
• Previous estimating experience within a commercial construction trade such as concrete, drywall, framing, landscaping, interiors, or other specialty construction will be considered.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Understanding of construction takeoffs, quantities, materials, and pricing.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Comfortable working with subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel.
• Basic computer skills; experience with estimating, construction management, or takeoff software is a plus.
• Motivated to learn additional construction scopes and develop into a well-rounded Project Manager.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

Compensation

• $70,000–$75,000 base salary, depending on experience
• Company gas card
• Additional benefits discussed during the interview process