Project Estimator
The Project Estimator is responsible for preparing and managing detailed cost estimates for a diverse portfolio of energy and infrastructure projects, ensuring accuracy and alignment with organizational goals. This entry-level role involves collaboration with engineering and procurement teams, performing value engineering, risk assessments, and developing estimation tools, offering significant growth opportunities in project estimating within various technologies.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
This entry-level Project Estimator role supports a confidential client’s estimating team in Juno Beach, FL. You will prepare cost estimates across a broad portfolio of infrastructure and energy projects, support value-engineering efforts, and help maintain estimating tools and databases. This is a hands-on position with strong growth and learning opportunities in engineering estimating.
- Prepare detailed conceptual, preliminary, and definitive project cost estimates
- Perform conceptual engineering and develop preliminary plans to quantify scope
- Gather and analyze specifications, drawings, and vendor information with engineering and procurement partners
- Run value engineering exercises to identify cost savings while protecting project requirements
- Build and maintain estimation tools, pricing models, and cost databases
- Conduct risk assessments and establish contingency approaches
- Present cost estimates and options to senior stakeholders and project teams
- Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, and vendors to obtain competitive pricing
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Management, Construction Management, or a related field
- Familiarity with common construction/installation methods, materials, and equipment
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office suite
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail and good problem-solving skills
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Team-oriented and able to take direction from senior estimating/engineering staff
- Eagerness to learn and develop professionally in project estimating
Preferred Qualifications
- Internship or practical experience in engineering, construction management, or estimating
- Experience with cost-estimation software (e.g., PlanSwift, WinEst, CostX or similar)
- Familiarity with project scheduling tools (MS Project, Primavera P6)
- Exposure to energy and infrastructure technologies such as wind, utility-scale solar, distributed solar, energy storage, transmission & distribution, substations, water treatment, fiber/5G, hydrogen, pipelines, or fossil generation
Compensation & Benefits
The original listing shows an estimated annual figure; applicants should expect compensation to be based on experience, qualifications, and location. Benefits for eligible employees typically include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- HSA and FSA options
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Life, disability, and AD&D insurance
- Paid time off for salaried employees (hourly eligibility per law or contract)
- Additional statutory and plan-specific benefits as applicable
(Compensation and benefits will be determined by the confidential client and may vary by candidate and role.)
Why This Role
This position is a strong fit for an early-career engineer or estimator who wants broad exposure to modern energy and infrastructure projects and who enjoys analytical work and cross-functional collaboration. The role offers a clear learning path and the opportunity to develop estimating, modeling, and vendor-management skills.
Location & Travel
This role is based in Juno Beach, FL. Occasional travel to project sites or vendor locations may be required depending on project needs.
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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