Junior Estimator Trainee – Demolition & Excavation
A well-established demolition and excavation contractor with decades of regional experience is seeking a motivated individual who wants to learn the estimating side of the business. This position is ideal for someone with drive, curiosity, and commitment — someone who’s ready to be mentored and grow into a full Estimator role over time
Responsibilities
- Shadow senior estimators to learn how to read drawings, review specs, and prepare bids
- Assist with takeoffs, pricing, and bid documentation
- Gather and organize subcontractor and vendor quotes
- Participate in site visits to understand how demolition and excavation work translate into costs
- Learn how materials, labor, and equipment affect overall project budgets
- Support a collaborative, safety-focused team while developing hands-on industry knowledge
Qualifications
- Strong work ethic and genuine curiosity about construction, demolition, and heavy equipment
- Dependable, detail-oriented, and eager to learn
- Willingness to listen, take feedback, and ask questions
- Ability to stay organized and focused under deadlines
- Positive attitude and respect for coworkers, clients, and partners
- Integrity, accountability, and follow-through
- Humility to start at the ground level and ambition to grow
Training & Mentorship
- One-on-one mentorship with seasoned estimators and project managers
- Real project exposure from bid through completion
- Combination of field and office learning
- Clear growth path toward Assistant Estimator and Estimator position
What’s Offered
- Supportive, team-oriented work culture
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Long-term growth opportunity in a stable, reputable company
- Full training — no estimating experience required
If you’re someone who shows up, asks questions, and puts in the work, this is a chance to learn an essential trade and build a long-term career in the construction industry.
