Are you looking into a construction Construction project management career?

Dickinson Cameron Construction is looking for a motivated Estimating Assistant (EA) to join our Carlsbad office! T his is a fantastic entry-level opportunity for someone eager to build a career in estimating, project coordination or construction management, eventually.

As an Estimating Assistant, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting our bidding and project coordination teams. You’ll learn how to read plans, interact with subcontractors, and contribute to the inner workings of high-end commercial construction projects. If you're detail-oriented, organized, and ready to be part of a fast-paced, dynamic team — this role is for you.

The Estimating Assistant (EA) facilitates the administration paperwork and timely operation of all the moving parts of the project bidding team. The Project Assistant works directly with the bid team and project coordination team. Commitment, setting priorities and Flexibility are crucial, as deadlines and requirements are often subject to change, depending on project needs.

What You Bring:

1–2 years of experience with a commercial GC/CM

2+ years of admin experience and strong computer skills - (especially Excel)

Excellent communication and follow-up skills — phone and email

Comfortable making 40+ phone calls per day during active bid seasons

Ability to multitask, stay organized, and meet shifting deadlines

Familiarity with construction plans a plus (but we’ll teach you if not!)

Bachelor’s in Construction, architecture or related field is a bonus

SharePoint experience is a plus

What You’ll Be Doing:

Under bid manager guidance

Call and coordinate with subcontractors across the U.S. — phone outreach is a key part of your day.

Support the bid process from start to finish: from downloading drawings to organizing proposals.

Help ensure all project scopes are covered by qualified subcontractors.

Participate in trade task rotations to learn how to read blueprints and understand scope bids.

Work closely with project coordinators during project closeout.

Manage bid documentation, update files, and support jobsite logistics.

Handle admin tasks like organizing invoices, credit card forms, and ordering site posters.

Using subcontractor bid list as a guide, make calls to subcontractors nationwide to ensure receipt of our bid invitation, solicit interest, secure commitments to bid, and lock down qualified proposals. NOTE: Phone calls are a sizable portion of the job and are critical to success in the position. You will be expected to make an average of forty daily calls or more per day during busy bid season

Send bid RFIs and distribute corresponding RFI responses to bid team and relevant subcontractors & suppliers.

Use effective people skills to build subcontractor trust and rapport through phone and email communication.

Explain bid documents and other relevant sources to draft formal ITBs and distribute to subcontractors and suppliers

Works with project coordinators during the close out process - completes and organizes closeout tasks (punch list, certificate of occupancy, warranties, operations, and maintenance manuals) accurately.

Requests current mall rules and regulations are obtained prior to bid (when applicable) or prior to possession of the job site.

Other clerical duties as assigned

Intangibles That Set You Apart:

Deadline-driven, reliable, and highly organized

Enthusiastic collaborator and quick learner

Resourceful and comfortable navigating unfamiliar markets

Professional communicator who builds trust with subcontractors

Ready to Build Your Future With Us? Apply now and kickstart your career in construction project management with a company that values your growth. At Dickinson Cameron Construction, we don’t just build spaces — we build careers.

The physical requirements of these positions are: ** Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers while performing tasks; ** Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoke/written word. Some activities convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. ** Exerting up to fifteen pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time 8 hours or more; walking and standing are required occasionally or when visiting sites. ** The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal.

Company DescriptionDickinson Cameron Construction (DCC) is a luxury retail and restaurant construction management firm. Projects range from build-outs to landmark ground-up commercial development projects. DCC’s executive team and project managers work closely with handpicked vendors and subcontractors to control costs, deliver quality and add value to every project. The company’s client list includes Apple, Hermes, Cartier, Chanel, Barney's, Burberry, Saint Laurent, Fendi, Tesla, Valentino, Eureka Restaurant, North Italia Restaurants, Mastros, Lazy Dog Restaurants, Yard House Restaurants, Flour and Barley Restaurant and more. Please visit www.dickinsoncameron.comCompany DescriptionDickinson Cameron Construction (DCC) is a luxury retail and restaurant construction management firm. Projects range from build-outs to landmark ground-up commercial development projects. DCC’s executive team and project managers work closely with handpicked vendors and subcontractors to control costs, deliver quality and add value to every project. The company’s client list includes Apple, Hermes, Cartier, Chanel, Barney's, Burberry, Saint Laurent, Fendi, Tesla, Valentino, Eureka Restaurant, North Italia Restaurants, Mastros, Lazy Dog Restaurants, Yard House Restaurants, Flour and Barley Restaurant and more. Please visit www.dickinsoncameron.com