Junior Cost Estimator: Civil/Construction Takeoffs & RFP

Voltera; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited vacation time

11 paid holidays

Comprehensive medical, dental, and VIS

401(k) with company matching

Monthly wellness stipend

Phone/internet stipend

Electric vehicle incentive

Job summary

Voltera develops, owns, and operates the infrastructure for zero-emission vehicles. The company is people-first and focuses on culture to impact the world's transition to carbon-free transportation.

Review drawings, perform quantity take-offs, and assist with RFPs and bid leveling as part of our cost-estimating team. We seek candidates with a civil/architectural background and 0–2 years of experience in estimating, ready to grow in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction science, civil engineering, architecture, or related field.
• 0–2 years of experience with basic to intermediate understanding of construction estimating.
• Ability to read construction drawings and communicate professionally with contractors.

Responsibilities

• Review civil, electrical, architectural, and construction drawings to understand project scope and identify key cost drivers.
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs (6-8 per week) and develop indicative cost estimates.
• Assist senior cost estimator with RFP efforts, including creating RFPs and leveling bids.

Skills

Reading construction drawings

Cost estimation basics

Communication with contractors

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction science/civil engineering/architecture

Job description

Voltera develops, owns, and operates the infrastructure for zero-emission vehicles. The company is people-first and focuses on culture to impact the world's transition to carbon-free transportation.

Review drawings, perform quantity take-offs, and assist with RFPs and bid leveling as part of our cost-estimating team. We seek candidates with a civil/architectural background and 0–2 years of experience in estimating, ready to grow in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.