Entry Level Construction Cost Estimator Jobs
New grad construction cost estimator jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Construction & Real Estate and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like Schell Brothers, Parametrix, and Weltmann Lighting hiring at this level now.
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- Health, dental, vision, life insurance and other benefit options
- 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- Exposure to high-profile projects and career advancement paths
- Supportive, collaborative team culture
Key Responsibilities
- Review RFPs, drawings, and specifications for scope, accuracy, and completeness
- Identify scope changes, missing information, and potential risks
- Coordinate with PMs and Estimators to clarify client expectations
- Prepare accurate change order pricing based on updated scope or client directives
- Collaborate with Project Managers to validate scope and pricing
- Format proposals and ensure all required backup documentation is included
- Send RFQs to vendors, reps, and manufacturers
- Follow up on outstanding pricing and delivery information
- Track responses and maintain updated quote logs for each project
- Provide updates to the team to update the cost control bid board
- Save all relevant documents in company-standard share drive folders
- Ensure all files are properly named, organized, and accessible to team members
- Communicate with clients, GCs, or reps to clarify scope questions or resolve discrepancies
- Ensure timely and professional responses to external pricing inquiries
- Ensure all submitted pricing packages meet internal quality standards
- Double-check math, quantities, unit prices, and formatting before submission
- Maintain audit-ready records of all pricing events
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 2 years of experience in construction estimating
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Adobe Acrobat Pro
- Willingness to learn and grow within the role
- A positive, team-first attitude and the ability to interact with all levels of staff
- Experience in the construction or lighting industry a plus
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Health, dental, vision, life insurance and other benefit options
- 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- Exposure to high-profile projects and career advancement paths
- Supportive, collaborative team culture
Key Responsibilities
- Review RFPs, drawings, and specifications for scope, accuracy, and completeness
- Identify scope changes, missing information, and potential risks
- Coordinate with PMs and Estimators to clarify client expectations
- Prepare accurate change order pricing based on updated scope or client directives
- Collaborate with Project Managers to validate scope and pricing
- Format proposals and ensure all required backup documentation is included
- Send RFQs to vendors, reps, and manufacturers
- Follow up on outstanding pricing and delivery information
- Track responses and maintain updated quote logs for each project
- Provide updates to the team to update the cost control bid board
- Save all relevant documents in company-standard share drive folders
- Ensure all files are properly named, organized, and accessible to team members
- Communicate with clients, GCs, or reps to clarify scope questions or resolve discrepancies
- Ensure timely and professional responses to external pricing inquiries
- Ensure all submitted pricing packages meet internal quality standards
- Double-check math, quantities, unit prices, and formatting before submission
- Maintain audit-ready records of all pricing events
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 2 years of experience in construction estimating
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Adobe Acrobat Pro
- Willingness to learn and grow within the role
- A positive, team-first attitude and the ability to interact with all levels of staff
- Experience in the construction or lighting industry a plus
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required
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Entry Level Construction Cost Estimator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level construction cost estimator job?
Employers at this level prioritize candidates who can demonstrate familiarity with takeoff software, basic quantity surveying, and reading construction drawings. A portfolio of academic projects, internship experience, or even volunteer estimating work gives you a concrete edge. Certifications from the American Society of Professional Estimators or exposure to platforms like Bluebeam or PlanSwift also signal readiness to hiring managers evaluating junior candidates.
Which companies hire entry level construction cost estimators?
Companies hiring entry level construction cost estimators right now include Schell Brothers, Parametrix, and Weltmann Lighting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of general contractors, specialty subcontractors, civil engineering firms, and construction management companies that build junior estimators into their project delivery teams.
Are there remote entry level construction cost estimator jobs?
Yes, though most openings at this level are on-site or hybrid given the hands-on nature of the work. About 50% of entry level construction cost estimator openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, typically with firms handling commercial or infrastructure projects where quantity takeoffs and bid prep can be done off-site.
Are these new grad construction cost estimator jobs?
Yes, these openings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship hours or academic project work as qualifying background, or lists a portfolio in place of a formal work history. Many employers hiring at this level expect to train new grad candidates on their internal processes and software.
Which industries hire the most entry level construction cost estimators?
Entry Level construction cost estimator roles concentrate in Construction & Real Estate and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because active project pipelines in commercial construction, infrastructure, and residential development create steady demand for junior estimators who can support bid teams and build their skills on real projects.