Junior Estimator Trainee
Reading, PA, United States
- Construction
- Full-time
- junior estimator
- construction estimating
- demolition estimating
The Junior Estimator Trainee position offers hands-on training and mentorship in demolition and excavation cost estimating, including reading drawings, preparing bids, and understanding project budgets. The role involves assisting senior estimators with takeoffs, pricing, and vendor quotes, while gaining field and office experience. It is designed for motivated individuals aiming to develop into a full Estimator role within a supportive construction-focused company.
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.




