Entry Level Construction Estimator Jobs
New grad construction estimator jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a portfolio of takeoffs and bid estimates can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Staffing & Recruiting, Construction & Real Estate, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like Jobot, CMES, and Havenside hiring at this level now.
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Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Job Description
Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Low Voltage Estimator to manage electrical estimates and cost consulting on Low Voltage B: Telecom, Security, Audio Visual, etc. (30v and below) for our Central Estimating Team for our Data Center Clients.
Responsibilities:
- Provide estimate and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan.
- Ability to estimate at conceptual, programming and detailed level.
- Assist on feasibility studies and writing procurement reports.
- Perform all aspects of procurement, including managing the pre-qualification stage, produce bid list, bid analysis, produce bid report, and compile contractual documents.
- Participate effectively with post contract cost variances and the change control processes, where applicable refer major changes to line manager.
- Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on larger projects, and ensure timely and accurate cost checking, and valuation process.
- Produce monthly post contract cost reports and present to client.
- Provide input into value engineering; negotiate and approve final accounts.
- Maintain liaison with client and other consultants at all projects stages.
- Provide leadership to cost management team, when necessary, ensure the delivery on all of accountabilities.
- Identify opportunities to develop new business with existing clients and report such opportunities to appropriate line manager and utilize marketing database.
- Identify improvements for cost management procedures, templates, and products, and refer ideas to leadership.
Qualifications
- Low Voltage B experience is required: Telecom, Security, Audio Visual, etc. (30v and below) on large, high-value construction projects.
- Good technical experience in all cost management areas; pre-contract, post contract and final account.
- College degree in (Electrical) Engineering, Construction Management or a related technical field, and/or field-related experience
- Demonstrate solid presentation, verbal, written, and communication skills.
- Excellent communicator and thrives in a client facing role.
- Good organization skills, ability to multi-task, and be a team player.
- Good knowledge of all methods of construction procurement.
- Experience with advising clients on value management, value engineering, and life cycle costing.
- Experience with key aspects of business development.
Additional Information
The salary range for this full-time role is $130K - $160K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications.
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Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
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Entry Level Construction Estimator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level construction estimator job?
Start by building hands-on experience through internships, co-ops, or volunteer estimating work on small projects. Employers at this level look for familiarity with takeoff software, basic blueprint reading, and a working understanding of material and labor costs. A portfolio showing real bid documents, quantity surveys, or class projects gives you a concrete edge over candidates who only list coursework on their resume.
Which companies hire entry level construction estimators?
Companies hiring entry level construction estimators right now include Jobot, CMES, and Havenside, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. General contractors, specialty subcontractors, and construction management firms tend to hire the most at this level, often bringing in new estimators to support senior staff on larger bids.
Are there remote entry level construction estimator jobs?
Yes, though most openings at this level are on-site or hybrid rather than fully remote. About 5% of entry level construction estimator openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, meaning a portion of roles offer schedule flexibility even for candidates just starting out. On-site experience is still common because early-career estimators benefit from direct access to project teams and field conditions.
Are these new grad construction estimator jobs?
Yes, this page includes new grad, recent graduate, and junior construction estimator roles. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience and accepts internships, co-op rotations, or a portfolio of student project work in place of full professional history. Look for listings that mention training programs, mentorship, or degree requirements without a strict experience minimum.
Which industries hire the most entry level construction estimators?
Entry Level construction estimator roles concentrate in Staffing & Recruiting, Construction & Real Estate, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive the most entry level hiring because project volume requires dedicated estimating support, and firms in these industries regularly onboard junior estimators to build their pipeline of trained talent.