Construction Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Construction Estimator

I’m working with a construction company in Watertown, NY that bids federal, state, and commercial projects heavy commercial and government work specifically. They’re hiring a Construction Estimator , and here’s the part that matters for you: they’ve decided they’d rather train someone sharp and coachable than require years of experience.

Why this matters for your career: estimating is one of the fastest ways into construction leadership. You learn the whole business drawings, cost, risk, scheduling and it’s one of the clearest paths to a PM or executive roles down the line.

What’s in it:

• Direct exposure to government/commercial bid work from day one
• Learn the full estimating process takeoffs, scopes of work, material and labor costs
• Real path to grow into a lead estimator role

What they need:

• Bachelor's Construction management, civil engineering, or related coursework
• Comfortable with numbers, drawings, and detail work
• Willing to learn estimating software and construction divisions
• Able to work independently once trained

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Watertown, NY.

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $52.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Watertown,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 10, 2026.

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