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Hanes Geo Components (HGC) converts and distributes erosion control and soil stabilization products to distributors and contractors throughout the United States and Canada.
HGC is looking for a detail-oriented, competitive Project Estimator who will estimate project bids and manage those projects through the pipeline. This person will learn our business from the ground up, work alongside a dynamic sales team, and drive project sales execution.
Responsibilities:
- Identifying bid opportunities for an assigned region, evaluating and completing materials take-offs, bidding, coordinating with field sales staff, and managing the process to project close.
- Additional responsibilities include qualifying products, providing specs on products and frequently reviewing technical specification requirements for products.
- Provide technical sales support, for contractors, engineers, and field sales staff.
- Maintain and update the project tracking database by tracking projects, customers quoted prices, and competitive information to support current and future project development.
Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree is required, and qualified candidates must have a working knowledge of the construction industry.
- Must be technical and analytical
- Has excellent communication skills
- Proficient in Excel and Word
Hanes Companies, Inc., a division of Leggett & Platt, is a diverse supplier, converter, and distributor of a variety of products and services in multiple markets across North America and Europe. With over 90 years in the industry, we are your single source for woven and non-woven industrial materials, including a vast array of dye and finishing services, geosynthetics, erosion and sediment control materials, stormwater products, and various landscape/jobsite supplies. We are a customer-focused organization driven to raise the bar in all areas of our business.
Hanes Companies is a people-first organization dedicated to providing a complete benefits package for our employees and their families. Benefits include health/dental/vision insurance, retirement savings with company match, discount stock plan, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, gym reimbursement, education reimbursement, and many more!
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Hanes Companies is a people-first organization dedicated to providing a complete benefits package for our employees and their families. Benefits include health/dental/vision insurance, retirement savings with company match, discount stock plan, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, gym reimbursement, education reimbursement, and many more!
Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer
Hanes Companies is a people-first organization dedicated to providing a complete benefits package for our employees and their families. Benefits include health/dental/vision insurance, retirement savings with company match, discount stock plan, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, gym reimbursement, education reimbursement, and many more!
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Hanes Geo Components (HGC) converts and distributes erosion control and soil stabilization products to distributors and contractors throughout the United States and Canada.
HGC is looking for a detail-oriented, competitive Project Estimator who will estimate project bids and manage those projects through the pipeline. This person will learn our business from the ground up, work alongside a dynamic sales team, and drive project sales execution.
Responsibilities:
- Identifying bid opportunities for an assigned region, evaluating and completing materials take-offs, bidding, coordinating with field sales staff, and managing the process to project close.
- Additional responsibilities include qualifying products, providing specs on products and frequently reviewing technical specification requirements for products.
- Provide technical sales support, for contractors, engineers, and field sales staff.
- Maintain and update the project tracking database by tracking projects, customers quoted prices, and competitive information to support current and future project development.
Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree is required, and qualified candidates must have a working knowledge of the construction industry.
- Must be technical and analytical
- Has excellent communication skills
- Proficient in Excel and Word
Hanes Companies, Inc., a division of Leggett & Platt, is a diverse supplier, converter, and distributor of a variety of products and services in multiple markets across North America and Europe. With over 90 years in the industry, we are your single source for woven and non-woven industrial materials, including a vast array of dye and finishing services, geosynthetics, erosion and sediment control materials, stormwater products, and various landscape/jobsite supplies. We are a customer-focused organization driven to raise the bar in all areas of our business.
Hanes Companies is a people-first organization dedicated to providing a complete benefits package for our employees and their families. Benefits include health/dental/vision insurance, retirement savings with company match, discount stock plan, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, gym reimbursement, education reimbursement, and many more!
Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer
Hanes Companies is a people-first organization dedicated to providing a complete benefits package for our employees and their families. Benefits include health/dental/vision insurance, retirement savings with company match, discount stock plan, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, gym reimbursement, education reimbursement, and many more!
Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer
Hanes Companies is a people-first organization dedicated to providing a complete benefits package for our employees and their families. Benefits include health/dental/vision insurance, retirement savings with company match, discount stock plan, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, gym reimbursement, education reimbursement, and many more!
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project estimator jobs.
- Proficiency in estimating software such as Sage Estimating, ProEst, or PlanSwift
- Experience performing quantity takeoffs from construction drawings and specifications
- Knowledge of construction materials, labor costs, and subcontractor pricing
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field
- Certification such as Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) or similar credential
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, and technical specifications accurately
Tips for Your Project Estimator Job Search
Tailor your resume to bid types
Highlight the specific bid categories you've worked on, such as design-build, lump-sum, or unit-price contracts. Hiring managers scan for exact bid experience, so listing the delivery method alongside project size signals fit faster than generic cost estimating language.
List every estimating software you know
Employers filter hard on tools. Name the platforms you've used, whether that's Sage Estimating, ProEst, PlanSwift, or Bluebeam, and note your proficiency level for each. A vague 'familiar with estimating software' line gets screened out before a recruiter reads the rest.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists project estimator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target your search by project sector
Filter openings by sector, such as commercial, civil, mechanical, or electrical, because estimating methods differ enough that crossover experience rarely impresses without explanation. Focus on listings where your project history matches the sector and call that out explicitly in your cover letter.
Prepare a sample takeoff for interviews
Many employers give a live or take-home takeoff exercise during the interview. Practice walking through a scope of work from a set of drawings you haven't seen before, narrating your assumptions and methodology aloud so you can do the same under interview conditions.
Negotiate using awarded project value
When discussing compensation, anchor your ask to the total dollar value of bids you've prepared and projects you've helped win. Quantifying your contribution in awarded contract value gives hiring managers a concrete return-on-investment frame that hourly rate comparisons alone don't provide.
Project Estimator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most project estimators?
Jobot, RIMEPRO, and Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing are hiring the most project estimators right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Activity shifts with infrastructure spending cycles, so checking current listings gives you the most accurate picture.
How many project estimator jobs are remote?
About 21% of project estimator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most estimating work is document-based and can be done off-site. Roles focused on preconstruction planning and conceptual budgeting tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while positions requiring frequent site visits or vendor meetings are more likely to require on-site presence.
How do you become a project estimator?
Most project estimators start with a degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related technical field, then gain hands-on experience reading drawings and pricing projects as an estimating coordinator or junior estimator. Building proficiency in industry estimating software, learning to read full sets of construction documents, and earning a Certified Professional Estimator credential from the American Society of Professional Estimators strengthens your candidacy considerably over time.
Can you get hired as a project estimator with little experience?
Yes, entry-level estimating roles exist, particularly at general contractors and specialty subcontractors willing to train candidates with strong math fundamentals and construction exposure. Internships, co-ops, or even time spent in the field as a laborer or apprentice gives you material and labor cost intuition that college programs alone don't provide, and employers in growing markets actively hire estimating assistants to build their pipeline.
What does the project estimator interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone screen focused on your software experience and the types of projects you've estimated, followed by an in-person or video interview with the chief estimator or preconstruction manager. Many firms include a practical exercise, such as a partial takeoff from a drawing set or a scope review, to evaluate your process directly. Final-round conversations often involve the operations or business development team to assess how you'd work across departments.
Where can I find and apply to project estimator jobs?
You can find and apply to project estimator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your sector experience and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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