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, Trade & Construction.

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

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Role Overview

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Estimator I (Mechanical/Structural) to support estimating activities for industrial and construction projects. This role focuses on quantity takeoffs, pricing inputs, vendor coordination, and maintaining complete estimate documentation while learning approved estimating methods and systems.

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What You’ll Do

• Perform quantity takeoffs and develop assigned scopes from bid documents and work breakdowns.
• Compile labor, material, equipment, subcontract, and indirect-cost inputs using approved sources and methods.
• Solicit, organize, and document vendor and subcontractor quotations (coverage, qualifications, exclusions).
• Identify scope gaps, design discrepancies, commercial concerns, and project risks for senior review.
• Maintain complete estimate files including assumptions, clarifications, exclusions, and supporting documentation.
• Meet deadlines and assist in estimate reviews, site visits, pre-bid meetings, and turnover activities.
• Use approved estimating, takeoff, CRM, and document-management systems accurately.
• Apply feedback and demonstrate measurable growth toward independent estimate execution.

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Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• 0–2 years relevant estimating, construction, engineering, field, or related technical experience; entry-level candidates with applicable education or training are encouraged to apply.
• Foundational knowledge of mechanical, structural, and light civil construction.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications related to:
  • Concrete and structural construction
  • Structural steel installation
  • Process piping and related industrial systems
  • Light civil/site work
• Ability to perform accurate quantity takeoffs and develop estimates for self-performed scopes.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; ability to collaborate with project teams and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn Accubid, HeavyBid, PlanSwift, Bluebeam, or comparable estimating/takeoff/CRM systems.
• Ability to travel periodically to offices, client locations, and project sites.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability when driving is required.

Preferred:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with Accubid, HeavyBid, Salesforce, PlanSwift, Bluebeam, or similar tools.

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Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Potential exposure to extreme temperatures, manufacturing/pipeline/refining environments, high noise levels, and strong odors.
• Climbing stairs and ladders, working at heights, lifting 1–50 pounds regularly.
• Walking on uneven terrain (average up to ~2 miles/day), standing, sitting, stooping, crawling, and kneeling.
• Use of respirator if required by the position.
• Driving may be required; all drivers are subject to DMV background checks.

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Compensation & Benefits

Colorado pay range: $90,000—$105,000 USD (referenced for Colorado applicants).

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

(Eligibility for benefits may vary by employment classification and hours worked.)

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Why Join

• Learn best-practice estimating methods on industrial and construction projects.
• Work with experienced estimating teams and gain exposure to national-scale work with a local approach.
• Clear growth path from entry-level estimating toward independent estimate execution.

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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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