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, Civil Construction, Industrial Sitework, and Government Utility Projects.

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

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client seeks an entry-level Associate Estimator to support preconstruction and estimating for heavy civil, earthwork, utility, and paving projects. Working under mentor guidance, you’ll help build accurate bids and learn industry estimating workflows.

• Assist senior estimating staff by reviewing plans, specifications, and addenda
• Perform initial digital quantity take-offs for earthwork, utilities, asphalt, and concrete
• Request material and equipment quotes and communicate with specialty subcontractors
• Organize and maintain bid documents, subcontractor quotes, and version-controlled plans
• Input take-off data and unit prices into estimating spreadsheets and bid templates
• Coordinate with project managers and field superintendents to confirm methods and production rates
• Prepare bid submission forms, scope clarification sheets, and client proposal packages
• Support post-bid documentation and handoff for awarded projects transitioning to operations

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Qualifications

• Associate degree, Bachelor's degree (Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related), or equivalent field/internship experience
• Basic ability or coursework in reading/interpreting civil blueprints and construction specifications
• Comfortable with numbers, basic geometry, and spreadsheet calculations
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; able to build basic formulas in Excel
• Strong organizational skills, clear written communication, and attention to detail
• Motivated to learn estimating workflows, heavy civil construction methods, and take-off software

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Preferred Experience

• Internship or 0–2 years experience in construction, field labor, or preconstruction support
• Exposure to take-off tools such as Bluebeam Revu, PlanSwift, Agtek, or HeavyBid
• Familiarity with civil sitework, dirt moving, underground utilities, or paving operations
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to the Edgewood office

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $50,000 - $65,000 annually plus performance bonuses
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Paid time off: holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Paid parental leave (maternity/paternity)
• Career growth and training opportunities
• Tech package to support digital communication and estimating workflows

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Work Schedule & Location

• Employment type: Full-time (Monday–Friday; additional hours as needed)
• Work location: On-site — Edgewood, NM (Confidential Client office)

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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.