
Construction + 2 more
Description
On-site | Nairobi, Kenya
We are hiring a Junior Estimating Assistant to support the estimating team on low-voltage (electrical systems) construction projects. This is a hands-on, junior-level role focused on quantity take-offs, plan review, and bid support.
This position is ideal for junior professionals or recent graduates with a technical or electrical background who are detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working with construction drawings.
No design work is involved. The role focuses on accurate counting, organizing, and reviewing scope.
- Perform quantity take-offs from construction drawings and specifications
- Review plan sets and identify drawings related to low-voltage systems (data, CCTV, access control, fire alarm, fiber)
- Use Bluebeam to mark, count, and document take-offs
- Enter and maintain estimating data in Google Sheets
- Assist with bid preparation, organizing scope and quantities
- Track bid items, deadlines, and missing information
- Organize project files, drawings, and supporting documents
- Communicate with internal team members as needed
Responsibilities
- 6+ months of experience in estimating, take-offs, or a related electrical / technical field
- Background in:
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
- Electrical / Electronics Technology
- Construction or other technical-related fields
- Electrical Engineering
- Hands-on experience using Bluebeam for take-offs (required)
- Basic ability to read and understand construction drawings
- Comfortable using Google Sheets and email
- Willingness to learn low-voltage systems and estimating standards
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work on repetitive tasks without losing accuracy
- Organized, reliable, and accountable
- Able to move forward even when some information is missing
- Willing to ask questions and learn
- On-site position
- Location: Nairobi, Kenya
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