About Careertakes

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Role Overview

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Estimator I to support civil, structural, and architectural project estimating. This role is an excellent opportunity to begin a career in construction estimating, perform quantity take-offs, learn estimating software (including InEight Estimate), and develop under the guidance of experienced estimators.

• Location: San Antonio, TX
• Employment type: Contract / Full-time
• Estimated pay: $75,655 per year (estimated)

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What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

• Assist in reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications.
• Prepare assigned portions of preliminary and definitive civil, structural, and architectural estimates using company software and spreadsheets.
• Perform quantity take-offs and enter quantities accurately into estimating systems.
• Collect and organize historical cost and productivity data to support estimate development.
• Request and organize vendor and supplier pricing under supervision.
• Check take-offs, calculations, and estimate inputs for completeness and accuracy; submit work for review.
• Update estimate documentation when scope or project information changes.
• Support estimate review meetings and prepare backup documentation.
• Attend bid meetings and site visits to learn scope requirements and document site conditions.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support estimating and project development.

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Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability and willingness to learn take-off methods, estimate types (lump sum, T&M, unit price), and estimating software.
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Ability to follow direction, manage assigned tasks, and meet deadlines under supervision.
• Willingness to travel for brief bid meetings and site visits (typically 1–2 days).
• Willingness to work in an office environment on a standard 40-hour/week schedule.

Preferred

• Coursework or degree in engineering, construction management, or related field.
• Introductory training in blueprint reading, quantity take-offs, or cost engineering (AACE, ASPE, or similar).
• Internship, co-op, craft, or field experience in civil/structural/architectural or industrial construction.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, or other drawing/quantity take-off tools.
• Some knowledge of concrete foundations and underground utilities.
• Current or former Confidential Client employee (internal candidates).

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Physical Requirements

• Ability to communicate in person, by phone, and in writing.
• Manual dexterity and coordination for standard office tasks.
• May need to lift and move objects safely; must pass a Physical Health Assessment when required.
• May be required to access plant or job site areas that include climbing, confined spaces, and exposure to weather.
• Ability to sit, stand, squat, and kneel for extended periods as needed.

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Work Environment

• Primarily a general office environment with exposure to fast-paced deadlines.
• While traveling, work environments may include offices, warehouses, trailers, or on-site job locations with moderate to high noise levels and machinery.
• Job sites may have variable weather conditions and require appropriate PPE.

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Why Apply

• Hands-on training and mentorship from experienced estimators.
• Real project exposure — site visits and bid meetings to accelerate learning.
• A clear pathway to develop estimating skills and software proficiency (InEight, Excel, Bluebeam, AutoCAD).

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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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