Entry Level Project Manager Estimator Jobs
New grad project manager estimator jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio of coursework or internship work 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 Manager Estimator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level project manager estimator job?
Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who can demonstrate familiarity with cost estimation methods, quantity takeoffs, and basic project scheduling. Coursework in construction management, engineering, or a related field helps, and any internship or co-op experience with a contractor or developer gives you a clear edge. A portfolio showing real takeoff exercises or class projects can substitute for a long work history.
Which companies hire entry level project manager estimators?
Companies hiring entry level project manager 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, construction management firms, and specialty subcontractors tend to post the most openings, as they frequently bring on junior estimators to support senior staff on bids and project planning.
Are there remote entry level project manager estimator jobs?
Yes, though most openings at this level are on-site or hybrid given the hands-on nature of estimation work. About 0% of entry level project manager estimator openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so candidates open to on-site roles will find the widest range of opportunities, particularly with contractors who want junior estimators close to job sites.
Are these new grad project manager estimator jobs?
Yes, the openings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior project manager estimator roles. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or relevant coursework in lieu of full-time history, or explicitly invites candidates with a degree and a strong portfolio. If a listing mentions training programs or mentorship, that is another strong signal it is built for new grads.
Which industries hire the most entry level project manager estimators?
Entry Level project manager estimator roles concentrate in Staffing & Recruiting, Energy, and Automotive, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because ongoing infrastructure investment, residential development, and commercial construction create steady demand for junior estimators who can grow into full project management responsibilities over time.