What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Cost Estimator (Entry Level) position at Luster National?
Job Description
Job Description
About the Position
Join our team as an entry-level Construction Cost Estimator, where you'll kick-start your career in cost estimation and gain hands-on experience working on impactful projects. We're looking for a motivated individual eager to learn and develop skills in cost analysis, budgeting, and estimating best practices. In this role, you'll work closely with senior team members, contributing to cost estimates, analyzing project data, and assisting with budget planning throughout various project stages. This role is an excellent opportunity to build a strong foundation in cost estimating and advance within the AEC industry. If you're detail-oriented and excited to develop expertise in construction estimation, we'd love to hear from you!
This is a long-term, full-time, on-site position located in Atlanta, GA.
Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing cost estimates for construction projects, including labor, materials, and equipment.
- Support senior estimators in analyzing project specifications, historical data, and construction activities.
- Perform quantity takeoffs and help ensure estimates align with project scope and budget.
- Work with scheduling and project teams to integrate cost estimates with project timelines.
- Maintain and update cost databases and estimation software tools.
- Review vendor and subcontractor quotes for accuracy and completeness.
- Contribute to client presentations and assist with general estimating tasks as needed.
- Gathers and utilizes industry data / publications for estimating purposes.
- Uses estimating software to support the development of cost estimates with guidance from lead / senior estimators.
- Creates cost models for cost-estimating elements.
- Supports the preparation of independent cost estimates as part of change management, claims analysis, and price negotiations.
Skills and Attributes
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Compensation Details
The salary range listed for this role is $70k-$110k / yr; $33-$52 / hr. The final salary offered is based on multiple factors and is thoughtfully aligned with each candidate's level of experience, breadth of skills, total education achieved, certifications / licenses that have been obtained, etc.
Just LOOK at the Benefits We Offer!
Luster is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to criminal history, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.
All positions may be subject to a background check and drug test once a conditional offer of employment is made for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities, in accordance with all applicable local, state, and / or federal regulations.
This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
Luster does not accept unsolicited resumes. In the absence of a signed agreement, Luster will not consider or agree to payment of any kind. Any unsolicited resumes presented to Luster personnel, including those submitted to Luster hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Luster.
Please email hiring@luster.com for accommodations necessary to complete the application process.
Salary : $70,000 - $110,000
