Entry Level Project Engineer Estimator Jobs
New grad project engineer estimator jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship background can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Staffing & Recruiting, Energy, and Automotive, with employers like Jobot, 360Headhunter, and K&K Technical hiring at this level now.
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Construction Project Estimator
Location: Georgetown, KY
Travel: Occasional—less than once per month
Position Summary
We are seeking a Construction Project Estimator to develop cost estimates for industrial and commercial building construction, renovations, and facility improvements. Projects range from modifications to existing systems and facilities to large greenfield developments.
This position will prepare conceptual and bid-level estimates, analyze contractor proposals, and use completed-project data to improve estimating accuracy and historical cost benchmarks.
Key Responsibilities
Develop construction cost estimates from conceptual scopes, engineered drawings, specifications, and available models.
Prepare estimates for commercial and industrial renovations, facility improvements, and greenfield construction.
Produce budgetary estimates when limited drawings and design information are available.
Develop bid proposals using CSI MasterFormat.
Review contractor bids for pricing accuracy, scope coverage, exclusions, and potential gaps.
Analyze proposed and completed projects to establish unit costs and historical cost data.
Support estimating tools, databases, and process improvements.
Collaborate with planning teams, construction managers, engineers, technical experts, and executive leadership.
Assist other team members with project estimates and cost analyses as needed.
Required Qualifications
1–10 years of construction estimating experience involving industrial and/or commercial buildings.
Experience estimating commercial construction and renovation projects.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field; equivalent experience and training may be considered.
Understanding of design, building construction, engineering, and project schedules.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and technical specifications.
Experience developing conceptual estimates from limited scope information.
Ability to prepare detailed bid proposals from drawings, specifications, and models.
Experience reviewing and comparing contractor bids.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook/Teams, and Project.
Preferred Qualifications
Two or more years of experience estimating projects valued above $10 million.
Experience with ProEst, Acubid, PlanSwift, RSMeans, or similar estimating software.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Bluebeam, or comparable drawing and takeoff tools.
Experience preparing AACE Class 5/4 conceptual estimates and Class 2 bid-level estimates.
Familiarity with construction safety programs and requirements.
PMI, CSI, AACE, or related professional certification.
Construction Project Estimator
Location: Georgetown, KY
Travel: Occasional—less than once per month
Position Summary
We are seeking a Construction Project Estimator to develop cost estimates for industrial and commercial building construction, renovations, and facility improvements. Projects range from modifications to existing systems and facilities to large greenfield developments.
This position will prepare conceptual and bid-level estimates, analyze contractor proposals, and use completed-project data to improve estimating accuracy and historical cost benchmarks.
Key Responsibilities
Develop construction cost estimates from conceptual scopes, engineered drawings, specifications, and available models.
Prepare estimates for commercial and industrial renovations, facility improvements, and greenfield construction.
Produce budgetary estimates when limited drawings and design information are available.
Develop bid proposals using CSI MasterFormat.
Review contractor bids for pricing accuracy, scope coverage, exclusions, and potential gaps.
Analyze proposed and completed projects to establish unit costs and historical cost data.
Support estimating tools, databases, and process improvements.
Collaborate with planning teams, construction managers, engineers, technical experts, and executive leadership.
Assist other team members with project estimates and cost analyses as needed.
Required Qualifications
1–10 years of construction estimating experience involving industrial and/or commercial buildings.
Experience estimating commercial construction and renovation projects.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field; equivalent experience and training may be considered.
Understanding of design, building construction, engineering, and project schedules.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and technical specifications.
Experience developing conceptual estimates from limited scope information.
Ability to prepare detailed bid proposals from drawings, specifications, and models.
Experience reviewing and comparing contractor bids.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook/Teams, and Project.
Preferred Qualifications
Two or more years of experience estimating projects valued above $10 million.
Experience with ProEst, Acubid, PlanSwift, RSMeans, or similar estimating software.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Bluebeam, or comparable drawing and takeoff tools.
Experience preparing AACE Class 5/4 conceptual estimates and Class 2 bid-level estimates.
Familiarity with construction safety programs and requirements.
PMI, CSI, AACE, or related professional certification.
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Entry Level Project Engineer Estimator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level project engineer estimator job?
Employers hiring at the entry level look for candidates who can demonstrate familiarity with cost estimation software, blueprint reading, and basic quantity takeoffs. A civil engineering, construction management, or related degree helps, but internship experience or a project portfolio showing real estimating work can be just as persuasive. Applying to firms that explicitly list zero to two years of experience in the posting gives you the strongest shot.
Which companies hire entry level project engineer estimators?
Companies hiring entry level project engineer estimators right now include Jobot, 360Headhunter, and K&K Technical, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. General contractors, specialty subcontractors, engineering consultancies, and infrastructure developers tend to hire most actively at this level as they build out estimating teams with junior talent.
Are there remote entry level project engineer estimator jobs?
Yes, though most openings at this level are on-site or hybrid given the hands-on nature of the work. About 0% of entry level project engineer estimator openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so options do exist for candidates who need flexibility, particularly in takeoff-focused or desk-based estimating roles.
Are these new grad project engineer estimator jobs?
Yes, many of the roles listed here are new grad friendly, including positions labeled junior estimator or entry level project engineer. A new grad posting typically welcomes candidates with zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or co-op rotations in lieu of full-time history, and may treat a strong senior capstone project or portfolio as equivalent to early professional experience.
Which industries hire the most entry level project engineer estimators?
Entry Level project engineer estimator roles concentrate in Staffing & Recruiting, Energy, and Automotive, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent demand at the junior level because active construction pipelines and infrastructure programs require a steady supply of estimators to support project bids and cost planning.