Construction Estimator

McGrath & Associates, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Roth option

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

McGrath & Associates, Inc. in St. Louis is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to build estimates from concept through final design, reading plans and understanding full project scope.

You will work with operations, field teams, and leadership on complex projects spanning pharma, industrial, healthcare, energy, and commercial sectors. The role emphasizes accuracy, ownership, and clear communication with clients and subcontractors, with a strong path for long-term career growth in an

Qualifications

• Experience estimating construction projects.
• Ability to read plans and understand full project scope.
• Strong communication with clients and subcontractors.
• Ownership and accuracy in estimating.

Responsibilities

• Building estimates from concept through final design.
• Collaborating with operations, field teams, and leadership.
• Developing scopes from sketches or early ideas.
• Supporting projects that get built.

Skills

Estimating

Client communication

Reading plans

Job description

What you’ll actually be doing:

• Building estimates from concept through final design
• Working directly with repeat clients (not chasing cold leads)
• Collaborating with operations, field teams, and leadership
• Developing scopes—even from sketches or early ideas
• Supporting projects that actually get built

Why people stay at McGrath:

• Employee-owned - your work directly impacts your future
• Repeat client base - less chaos, more relationships
• Complex projects - pharma, industrial, healthcare, energy, & commercial
• Stability + growth - decades of steady expansion
• A team that values integrity, accountability, and doing things right

What we’re looking for:

• Experience estimating construction projects
• Ability to read plans and understand full project scope
• Strong communication with clients and subcontractors
• Someone who takes pride in accuracy and ownership

What you get:

• 100% paid family medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with match + Roth option
• PTO + holidays
• Long-term career growth in an employee-owned company
• Competitive salary

*McGrath is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
*This position is Safety Sensitive and Mandatory Substance Abuse testing per the St. Louis
Construction Industry Substance Abuse Consortium is required.

*Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.