Skip to main content
David Careers

Estimator / Junior Estimator - Construction

Posted today

just construction recruitmentRaleigh (NC)
Construction ManagersAll Other Specialty Trade Contractors

SENIORITY

Senior

SALARY

$250,000 per year

Apply (opens in a new tab)

About the role

About the Company: A well-established, family-owned general contractor in the Raleigh area, specializing in interior fit-ups. They deliver 35-40 projects a year, ranging from $250K to $10M, with most between $1M and $2M. All work is private and within an hour of Raleigh, and at least half is negotiated rather than bid. They are a team of about 30 with a relaxed, no-ego culture, and they run projects with the processes of a much larger firm.
The Role: This is a hybrid of estimating and preconstruction project management. You’ll see projects at every stage, from conceptual budgets on a basic floor plan through to final pricing on a full set of drawings. Prepare conceptual budgets and detailed estimates across the full project lifecycle Identify and define scope, and make sure it is passed to subcontractors clearly so they price it the way the company needs Talk with subcontractors daily, solicit pricing and level bids against the local market Help navigate local permitting and jurisdictional requirements to get projects to a start Support AIA contracting and the handover of awarded projects Build lasting relationships with the local subcontractor community 2-5 years at a general contractor ~ Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related field ~ Must live in the Raleigh area and be able to work from the office every day ~ Strong communication skills and comfort talking with subcontractors, designers and clients ~ Solid understanding of how a GC runs projects Field superintendent Project manager Project engineer Assistant project manager Software Estimating software (RedTeam) Procore (project management) Annual bonus ~Health, dental and vision insurance ~

Before you apply

Applying takes about a minute. These four things decide how fast it moves after that.

Your profile is current

It's what we read first. Occupations, seniority and locations matter more than a long history.

Two examples you can talk through

Not a portfolio — just two pieces of work where you can explain the decisions and what you'd change.

A number in mind

What you're on now and what would make you move. We negotiate better when we know both.

Your notice period

Employers plan around it, and it's the question that stalls offers most often.

Once you apply, someone reads it and calls you before anything reaches the employer — usually within two working days.

More like this