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.

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

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Position overview

Confidential Client (via Careertakes) is hiring an entry-level Estimating Professional (Junior Estimator) in Corvallis, OR. This role provides hands-on training across civil, structural, architectural, electrical and controls estimating for commercial and industrial construction projects. The position is designed for recent graduates or early-career professionals who want to develop construction cost estimating, quantity takeoff, and technical writing skills within a team of experienced cost professionals.

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What You’ll Do

• Work under the direction of a senior estimator to learn estimating for commercial and industrial projects
• Analyze construction drawings and specifications to determine scope of work
• Prepare conceptual through final construction cost estimates
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs using Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff and eTakeoff
• Learn to write a clear Basis of Estimate documenting approach and assumptions
• Estimate labor, material, and equipment costs; assist with cost benchmarking and historical cost database maintenance
• Receive cross-discipline training (civil, structural, architectural, electrical/controls) from senior estimators
• Collaborate with project teams to meet deadlines and support proposal or bid submittals

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Qualifications

Required

• 0–3 years of relevant experience (internships, co-ops, or coursework considered)
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Experience with BIM models for quantity takeoff is preferred
• Strong technical writing and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
• Ability to work under pressure and within a team environment

Preferred

• Experience using Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, or eTakeoff
• Familiarity with Sage Estimating or other estimating software
• Any prior exposure to construction documents and scope definition

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Skills & Tools

• Quantity takeoff: Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, eTakeoff
• BIM-based takeoff experience
• Microsoft Excel for estimating and data analysis
• Technical writing for Basis of Estimate and assumptions
• Familiarity with cost databases and benchmarking processes

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Compensation & Location

• Estimated salary: $71,130 per year (estimated)
• Location: Corvallis, OR (on-site / local work expected)
• This role is full-time

Note: salary shown is an estimate from the source listing and may vary with experience and final offer.

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Why Apply via Careertakes

• Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform experienced in representing candidates for Confidential Client roles
• You’ll get transparent guidance about role expectations and next steps
• Selected applicants may gain access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform

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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.

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