Entry Level Project Estimator Jobs
New grad project estimator jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a portfolio of cost estimates can matter more than a long 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 Estimator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level project estimator job?
Start by building a portfolio of takeoffs, bid sheets, or cost models from coursework, internships, or volunteer projects. Employers at this level look for candidates who understand construction drawings, basic quantity takeoff methods, and estimating software like Bluebeam or PlanSwift. A degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field helps, but demonstrated hands-on work with numbers and plans can carry equal weight.
Which companies hire entry level project estimators?
Companies hiring entry level project estimators right now include Jobot, 360Headhunter, and K&K Technical, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, general contractors, specialty subcontractors, and regional construction firms tend to hire most actively, often looking for candidates they can train on their internal processes and estimating systems.
Are there remote entry level project estimator jobs?
Yes, though most openings at this level are on-site or hybrid. About 0% of entry level project estimator openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote roles more common in pre-construction and quantity surveying than in field-adjacent estimating positions. On-site roles often provide faster mentorship and hands-on exposure to project workflows.
Are these new grad project estimator jobs?
Yes, this page includes new grad, recent graduate, and junior project estimator roles. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience and may accept internships, co-ops, or a portfolio of academic estimating work in place of full-time history. Look for postings that mention training programs, mentorship, or willingness to develop candidates from the ground up.
Which industries hire the most entry level project estimators?
Entry Level project estimator roles concentrate in Staffing & Recruiting, Energy, and Automotive, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at the entry level because project pipelines require a steady flow of estimating support, and firms in those industries often build structured junior programs to develop candidates into senior estimators over time.