About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering (Marine Construction).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This is an entry-level Assistant Project Manager / Estimator role supporting marine construction projects. You will work alongside experienced Project Managers and Estimators to learn planning, estimating, and project coordination for public and private marine construction work.

• Assist Project Managers with day-to-day coordination of active marine construction projects
• Support the preparation of estimates, bids, and proposals
• Review and organize project documents, specifications, and drawings
• Gather and track pricing, quantities, project costs, schedules, and other key project data
• Create and maintain project spreadsheets, reports, and documentation using Microsoft Excel
• Track project timelines, deliverables, and outstanding items to help keep projects on schedule
• Communicate professionally with internal teams, vendors, subcontractors, and other stakeholders
• Assist with project-related follow-up and documentation throughout the project lifecycle
• Learn project scopes, requirements, and industry processes by working closely with senior staff
• Develop practical knowledge of construction estimating, bidding, and marine construction operations

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Qualifications

• 1+ year of professional work experience preferred (any field)
• Bachelor’s degree preferred — Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related fields are a plus
• Comfortable with numbers and spreadsheets; strong Microsoft Excel skills expected
• Organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn a construction project management and estimating career
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to work onsite and travel to local project sites as needed

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Pay & Benefits

• Pay range: $80,000 – $100,000 per year (actual offer dependent on experience, skills, and other factors)
• Attractive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k)
• Employer covers employee medical premium ($0 out-of-pocket for employee medical)
• 7 paid holidays
• 2 weeks PTO
• Bonus potential

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Workplace & Location

• This is a fully onsite, permanent, full-time position based in Quioque, NY.
• You will be expected to report to the client’s local office and frequently visit project sites in the region.

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Why Applicants Should Apply

This role is an excellent entry point for someone seeking a long-term career in construction project management and estimating, specifically within marine construction. The confidential client provides hands-on training, mentorship, and a clear path to become a Project Manager.

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Recruiter Note

Careertakes is managing the hiring process as a third-party recruiting platform. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client. Applicants may be screened using AI-assisted tools during early stages; humans make all final hiring decisions.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.