Assistant Estimator

Seg Inc; Virginia, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

SEG is seeking an Assistant Estimator to join our team in Hamilton, Virginia. You will support the estimating and preconstruction team in preparing competitive estimates and proposals for commercial, institutional, civil, and federal construction projects.

This role is ideal for someone early in their construction career who wants to grow in estimating, quantity takeoffs, subcontractor procurement, budgeting, and preconstruction planning while collaborating with experienced estimators and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and construction experience.
• 1–3 years of estimating, construction, project engineering, or related experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of construction means, methods, materials, and sequencing.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with Bluebeam, estimating software, or construction management platforms is a plus.
• Commercial, institutional, civil, or federal construction experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with conceptual, budgetary, and final construction estimates.
• Perform quantity takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and project documents.
• Assist with pricing labor, materials, equipment, and subcontracted work.
• Review drawings and project documents to understand scope and requirements.
• Assist with bid preparation and proposal development.
• Solicit pricing from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Review subcontractor proposals and assist with scope comparisons and bid leveling.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and project walkthroughs.
• Assist with RFIs, bid clarifications, and proposal documentation.
• Support project planning, constructability reviews, and value-engineering efforts.
• Assist with subcontractor procurement and project buyout.
• Help transition awarded projects from estimating to the project team.
• Monitor government procurement platforms for upcoming opportunities and assist with tracking project pursuits and proposal deadlines

Skills

Analytical skills

Mathematical skills

Reading drawings & specs

Excel proficiency

Written & verbal communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field; or equivalent

Tools

Bluebeam / estimating software

Job description

SEG is seeking an Assistant Estimator to join our team in Hamilton, Virginia.

The Assistant Estimator supports SEG’s estimating and preconstruction team in preparing competitive estimates and proposals for commercial, institutional, civil, and federal construction projects.

This is a great opportunity for someone early in their construction career who wants to develop their skills in estimating, quantity takeoffs, subcontractor procurement, budgeting, and preconstruction planning while working alongside experienced estimators and project teams.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with conceptual, budgetary, and final construction estimates
• Perform quantity takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and project documents
• Assist with pricing labor, materials, equipment, and subcontracted work
• Review drawings and project documents to understand scope and requirements
• Assist with bid preparation and proposal development
• Solicit pricing from subcontractors and suppliers
• Review subcontractor proposals and assist with scope comparisons and bid leveling
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and project walkthroughs
• Assist with RFIs, bid clarifications, and proposal documentation
• Support project planning, constructability reviews, and value-engineering efforts
• Assist with subcontractor procurement and project buyout
• Help transition awarded projects from estimating to the project team
• Monitor government procurement platforms for upcoming opportunities and assist with tracking project pursuits and proposal deadlines

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and construction experience
• 1–3 years of estimating, construction, project engineering, or related experience preferred
• Basic understanding of construction means, methods, materials, and sequencing
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Experience with Bluebeam, estimating software, or construction management platforms is a plus
• Commercial, institutional, civil, or federal construction experience is a plus

About SEG

SEG is a small, growing construction company specializing in commercial, institutional, civil, and federal government construction. Our estimating team works on a variety of project types and provides the opportunity to gain experience across multiple areas of the preconstruction process.

As a smaller company, employees have the opportunity to work closely with experienced team members, take on increasing responsibility as their skills develop, and grow within the organization.

Location: Hamilton, VA
Position: Full-Time, Primarily In Office
Travel: Occasional travel to project sites, pre-bid meetings, and client locations