Junior Estimator

S.E.T. Inc.; Lowellville (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Simple IRA / employer match

PTO & holidays

Job summary

S.E.T., Inc. in Lowellville, OH, is hiring a Junior Estimator to learn the estimating process from the ground up—takeoffs, subcontractor solicitation, and bid assembly—while supporting the Estimators and Preconstruction team on active pursuits.

The right candidate is detail-oriented, eager to learn, and curious about how heavy civil work is priced and built, including production rates, crew builds, equipment spreads, and field constraints.

Qualifications

• Degree (or in progress) in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field
• 0–2 years of construction estimating, project engineering, or related field experience
• Strong attention to detail and comfort working with numbers
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365; willingness to learn Bluebeam and estimating software

Responsibilities

• Assist with takeoffs and plan review under the direction of an Estimator
• Support subcontractor and supplier outreach and organize pricing
• Assemble bid documents and track bid opportunities

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical proficiency

Willingness to learn

Team player

Education

Construction Management or Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Bluebeam

Estimating software

Microsoft 365

Job description

Junior Estimator

S.E.T., Inc. — Job Description

Heavy Highway, Bridge, and Underground Utility Construction — Entry Level

LocationLowellville, OH

Job TypeFull-Time

Reports ToEstimator / Preconstruction Manager

About S.E.T., Inc.

S.E.T., Inc. is a growing heavy civil contractor specializing in highway, bridge, and infrastructure construction across Ohio and surrounding states. As a $100M+ contractor, we are focused on disciplined growth, operational excellence, and building strong internal systems to support long-term expansion.

We're hiring a Junior Estimator to learn the estimating process from the ground up — takeoffs, subcontractor solicitation, and bid assembly — while supporting our Estimators and Preconstruction team on active pursuits.

Position Overview

The Junior Estimator supports the estimating team through takeoffs, subcontractor solicitation, and bid assembly, learning the estimating process from the ground up under the direction of an Estimator or Preconstruction Manager.

The right candidate is detail-oriented, eager to learn, and genuinely curious about how heavy civil work is priced and built — production rates, crew build-ups, equipment spreads, and field constraints.

You will work closely with Estimators and the Preconstruction team to support active bid pursuits.

Key Responsibilities

Takeoffs & Plan Review

• Assist with digital quantity takeoffs from plans and specifications under the direction of an Estimator
• Help review construction plans and specs to understand project scope
• Learn estimating software, takeoff tools, and internal bid procedures

Subcontractor & Supplier Support

• Support subcontractor and supplier outreach, and help organize incoming pricing
• Help track bid coverage and follow up on outstanding quotes

Bid Assembly & Opportunity Tracking

• Assemble bid documents and scope sheets under supervision
• Track upcoming bid opportunities on public and private letting platforms
• Organize bid files, addenda, and correspondence for active pursuits

Qualifications

Required

• Degree (or in progress) in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field
• 0–2 years of construction estimating, project engineering, or related field experience
• Strong attention to detail and comfort working with numbers
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365; willingness to learn Bluebeam and estimating software

Preferred

• Prior internship or field exposure to heavy civil or highway construction
• Familiarity with reading grade stakes, plan sets, or civil drawings

What We're Looking For

• Genuine interest in how civil infrastructure gets built
• Someone eager to learn the estimating trade from experienced Estimators
• A team player who takes direction well and asks good questions

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health insurance
• Simple IRA / employer match
• PTO & holidays
• A clear growth path to Estimator as S.E.T., Inc. expands its Preconstruction Department

S.E.T., Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.