Junior Construction Estimator — Cost & Takeoff Specialist

HNTB Corporation; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation is seeking an entry-level estimator in Carmel, IN, to support cost estimating on infrastructure projects. You will analyze design and bid documents to develop labor, material, and equipment cost projections under close supervision.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field or 4 years of cost-estimating experience with exposure to cost data and design drawings. This position emphasizes collaboration with the project controls team and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or related field.
• Alternatively, 4 years of cost-estimating experience.
• Experience with cost data collection and analyzing design drawings.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes bid and design documents to perform quantity takeoffs.
• Estimates labor, material and equipment costs.
• Collects cost data from vendors and subcontractors.
• Gathers and utilizes industry data/publications for estimating purposes.
• Uses estimating software to develop cost estimates with guidance from lead/senior estimators.
• Creates cost models for cost estimating elements.
• Supports independent cost estimates for change management and price negotiations.

Skills

Quantity takeoffs

Cost estimation

Estimating software

Vendor liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

HNTB Corporation is seeking an entry-level estimator in Carmel, IN, to support cost estimating on infrastructure projects. You will analyze design and bid documents to develop labor, material, and equipment cost projections under close supervision.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field or 4 years of cost-estimating experience with exposure to cost data and design drawings. This position emphasizes collaboration with the project controls team and vendors.