Assistant Project Estimator

PowerGrid Services, LLC; Garner, Northern (NC, KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Mentorship program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

GridTech/PowerGrid in Garner, NC is seeking a motivated Assistant Project Estimator/Proposal Specialist to launch a career in construction estimating and project development. The role targets recent graduates with a strong academic foundation in construction management or a related field.

You will assist senior estimators with cost estimates, perform quantity takeoffs, analyze bids, develop bid documents, and help prepare professional proposals and RFP responses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field is required.
• Recent college graduate preferred (Class of 2022–2025).
• Internship or co-op in construction estimating or project management is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior estimators in preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for construction projects.
• Perform quantity takeoffs from plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Analyze subcontractor and supplier bids and quotes.
• Assist in development and review of bid packages and bid documents.
• Research material costs, labor rates, and equipment costs to support estimate development.
• Maintain and update estimating database with current pricing and historical data.
• Assist in preparation of professional proposals and RFP responses.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and field personnel to gather project data.
• Help develop project schedules and milestone timelines to support proposals.
• Ensure proposals are submitted accurately and on time.
• Support the project management team during the pre-construction phase.
• Assist with scope of work reviews and project planning documents.
• Maintain organized files and records of all estimates, bids, and proposals.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site walks, and client meetings as needed.
• Track and follow up on submitted bids and proposals.
• Work closely with project managers, field supervisors, and subcontractors.
• Communicate effectively with vendors and suppliers to obtain pricing.
• Assist in building and maintaining positive relationships with clients and business partners.
• Participate in internal team meetings and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail orientation

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Willingness to learn

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Building Science

Related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Bluebeam

ProEst

Sage Estimating

Procore

Buildertrend

Job description

GridTech/PowerGrid is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Project Estimator/Proposal Specialistto join our team at our Garner, NC office. This is an excellent opportunity for arecent college graduatelooking to launch their career in construction estimating and project development. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic foundation in construction management or a related field and a passion for learning the estimating and proposal process from the ground up.

• Assist senior estimators in preparingaccurate and competitive cost estimatesfor construction projects
• Performquantity takeoffsfrom plans, drawings, and specifications
• Analyze subcontractor and supplier bids and quotes
• Assist in the development and review ofbid packages and bid documents
• Research material costs, labor rates, and equipment costs to support estimate development
• Maintain and update theestimating databasewith current pricing and historical data

Proposal Development

• Assist in the preparation ofprofessional proposals and RFP responses
• Compile and organize project information, scope narratives, and supporting documentation
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and field personnel to gather relevant project data
• Help developproject schedulesand milestone timelines to support proposals
• Ensure proposals are submitted accurately and on time

Project Support

• Support the project management team during thepre-construction phase
• Assist withscope of work reviewsand project planning documents
• Maintain organized files and records of all estimates, bids, and proposals
• Participate inpre-bid meetings, site walks, and client meetingsas needed
• Track and follow up on submitted bids and proposals
• Work closely withproject managers, field supervisors, and subcontractors
• Communicate effectively with vendors and suppliers to obtain pricing
• Assist in building and maintainingpositive relationshipswith clients and business partners
• Participate in internal team meetings and contribute to continuous improvement efforts

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building Science, or a related field (Required)
• Recent college graduate preferred (Class of 2022–2025)

Experience

• Prior internship or co-op experience in construction, estimating, or project management is aplus but not required
• Familiarity with construction plans, specifications, and drawings preferred

Technical Skills

• Proficiency inMicrosoft Office Suite(Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Exposure to estimating software such asBluebeam, ProEst, Sage Estimating, or similaris a plus
• Familiarity with project management platforms such asProcore, Buildertrend, or similaris a plus
• Basic understanding ofconstruction methods, materials, and sequencing

Core Competencies

• Stronganalytical and mathematical skills
• High attention todetail and accuracy
• Ability tomanage multiple tasksand meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strongorganizational skillsand self-motivation
• Eagerness tolearn and growwithin the estimating and construction field
• Team-oriented with apositive, professional attitude
• Competitive salarycommensurate with education and experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)and holidays
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Mentorship programand on-the-job training
• Professional and collaborative work environment

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