What experience can fit a Junior Estimator opening?
Requirements vary, and employers may consider education, construction exposure or transferable takeoff experience. We confirm the expected starting level and training process.
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Junior and Associate Estimator Recruiters
Recruit Junior and Associate Estimators for construction bids, takeoffs and scope support, matched to the employer's training and review process.
We won't waste your time with candidates that don't make sense. We don't cut corners, and we don't rely on job postings. We headhunt.
For employers hiring talent. This 15-minute call is for companies discussing a hiring need. Candidates: submit your profile and resume here.
Construction HeadhuntersWe don't post jobs. We headhunt.
- Elite construction recruiters
- No fee unless you hire
- Local and 100% travel candidates
- GCs, developers and construction managers
Start the search
Tell us who you need.
Share the basics. We will call to talk through the job.
No finished job description needed. Ivan or a senior teammate will help you work through the details.
Prefer a conversation? Book a 15-minute employer callFor employers hiring talent. This 15-minute call is for companies discussing a hiring need. Candidates: submit your profile and resume here.
Or call 954-758-9593.
For a standard contingency search, there is no upfront recruiting fee. You pay only if you hire under the signed agreement.
The search brief
Junior and Associate Estimators support quantity takeoffs, bid documentation and scope review while building estimating experience. We recruit emerging estimators based on the tasks, mentorship and project type.
A direct route to the right hire
How it works.
- 01
Tell us the role
Share the position, location and what the hire needs to own.
- 02
We send vetted candidates
We approach and qualify construction professionals before making introductions.
- 03
Pay only if you hire
A fee is due only for a qualifying placement under the recruiting agreement.
Our approach
Early-career estimating talent
We recruit Junior and Associate Estimators for contractors and specialty trades with a defined need for developing or supporting bid teams. The search clarifies the balance of takeoffs, pricing, document review and coordination.
Our approach
Assess learning and technical foundations
We discuss construction education or experience, drawing familiarity, organization and interest in the employer's project types. Candidate potential is considered alongside the supervision and estimating tools available.
Our approach
Local and travel-ready candidates
We reach entry-level estimators in local markets and candidates willing to travel for construction work. The employer's office location and travel needs are explained during the search.
The people behind the work
Roles we focus on.
- Junior Estimator
- Associate Estimator
- Entry-Level Estimator
- Estimating Assistant
- Takeoff Technician
- Preconstruction Coordinator
Hiring examples
Examples of roles we recruit.
Use these sample roles to describe the title, project type and location you need.
- Junior Estimator, Ground-Up Commercial, Texas
- Associate Estimator, Healthcare, Florida
- Junior Estimator, Heavy Civil, California
- Estimating Assistant, Industrial, Ohio
- Junior Estimator, Multifamily, Georgia
- Associate Estimator, Concrete, Arizona
- Takeoff Technician, Structural Steel, New York
- Traveling Junior Estimator, Retail Construction, Virginia
Good questions
Frequently asked questions.
How do you evaluate Associate Estimator candidates?
We discuss drawing familiarity, attention to detail, organization and interest in estimating. The search reflects the employer's scope and available mentorship.
Do you recruit for specific trades or industries?
Yes. We can focus searches on the contractor's project type or specialty trade. Relevant exposure is considered against the tasks the junior estimator will perform.
Can Junior Estimators travel for work?
Yes. We consider local candidates as well as professionals willing to travel. The location and travel requirements are discussed before an introduction.
What is the fee for an estimating search?
The signed recruiting agreement sets the fee and conditions. There is no professional fee for a standard contingency search unless we place a candidate you hire.
Do you recruit Estimators at more senior levels?
Yes. We also recruit experienced and Senior Estimators, Chief Estimators and Preconstruction Directors. Each search has distinct scope and evaluation criteria.
Start a conversation
Tell us about the position you cannot afford to leave open.
We won't waste your time with candidates that don't make sense. We don't cut corners, and we don't rely on job postings. We headhunt.
Book a 15-minute employer callFor employers hiring talent. This 15-minute call is for companies discussing a hiring need. Candidates: submit your profile and resume here.
Public candidate profiles
Available now in construction.
Every profile is presented without identifying details. We confirm current interest and fit before arranging a private introduction.
How it works
How we fill your job.
Four steps, run by Ivan or a senior teammate.
Tell us who you need
We talk through the job, the projects, location, pay and why someone good would want it.
We find and speak with candidates
We call people with the right experience, including many who are not applying for jobs.
You meet the strongest matches
You get a short list with notes on each person. We set up interviews and share feedback.
We help you complete the hire
We help with the offer, counteroffers, notice and start date.
Relocation and travel
Location is part of the search.
We look locally first and discuss whether relocation or travel makes sense. A traveling superintendent's rotation, a PM's family move and a local commute are different decisions. We cover relocation help, per diem and timing before you meet anyone, not at the offer.
Placement protection
Candidate replacement guarantee
How long is the candidate replacement guarantee?
We offer a candidate replacement guarantee on standard search agreements. The applicable period and exact terms are set out in the signed client recruiting agreement.
Eligibility, exclusions, notification requirements, payment requirements, and replacement terms are governed by the signed client recruiting agreement.