Entry Level Construction Jobs in Meriden, CT (NOW HIRING)

Location: Concord, MA / Middletown, CT

Reports To: Director of Estimating

Job Type: Full-Time, Salaried Exempt

Compensation

Compensation includes base salary plus eligibility for the standard company bonus program and profit sharing.

Salary Range: 105k-131k

Benefits:

• Health reimbursement arrangement and flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care

ealth, dental, and optional vision insurance

• Short- and long-term disability and life insurance

• 401(k) and Roth 401(k)

• Company iPhone, apparel, and ergonomic desk setup

• Paid time off with incentive programs for using accrued vacation, plus one paid volunteer day

• In-house onboarding, structured development, professional dues and training support, and a clear path for advancement

Job Summary

The Estimator I is an entry-level preconstruction role focused on building the technical, organizational, and trade partner skills needed to support accurate commercial construction estimates. Under the direction of the Director of Estimating and with guidance from Senior Estimators and Preconstruction Managers, the Estimator I performs quantity takeoffs, organizes subcontractor pricing, maintains constructability review and RFI logs, supports the assembly of detailed estimates, and develops field understanding through Prebid walkthroughs and jobsite visits.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Estimating

•     Perform accurate quantity and material takeoffs under the guidance of a Senior Estimator.

•     Read and interpret drawings, specifications, and trade scopes; identify what is included, excluded, and missing.

•     Work with Senior Estimators on assigned trades within complex projects.

•     Follow standard estimating templates so work is consistent, complete, and reviewable across the department.

Technology & Document Control

•     Develop proficiency in Destini Estimator, Bluebeam, Procore, and Microsoft Excel.

•     Keep construction document sets current with RFIs, addenda, bulletins, and ASIs across electronic, field, and Procore sets.

•     Distribute updated drawings promptly and follow up with trade partners regarding cost impacts.

Trade Partner & Market Support

•     Issue bid invitations, track coverage, and gather subcontractor and vendor pricing.

•     Maintain accurate and current trade partner lists.

•     Attend subcontractor prebid walkthroughs and begin building relationships with key trade partners.

•     Understand trade scopes and organize bid tabs and estimate structures accordingly.

Constructability Reviews & RFIs

•     Own and maintain the constructability review / RFI log.

•     Develop and submit constructability comments and RFIs that are timely, complete, and clearly written.

•     Document and distribute RFI responses to affected trade partners.

Means, Methods & Field Integration

•     Develop a working understanding of sequencing, construction means and methods, and constructability.

•     Review trade partner clarifications for completeness and adjust the budget accordingly.

•     Visit jobsites and learn directly from Superintendents and field staff.

•     Participate in project turnover meetings and update scope sheets after rollover.

Schedule, Cost & Risk Fundamentals

•     Read and understand the project schedule critical path and how it ties to the budget.

•     Convey schedule milestones to trade partners to set expectations.

•     Learn the fundamentals of fee, general conditions, allowances, and contingency.

•     Code and categorize estimates properly so they roll over cleanly into operations.

Communication & Team Contribution

•     Support internal and external estimate reviews.

•     Take and share clear meeting notes that require minimal editing.

•     Work effectively within a team, accept coaching and direction, and mentor newer estimators as opportunities arise.

•     Recognize teammates through Core Value nominations and participate in team and company events.

Qualifications & Experience

•     Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, a business-related field, or equivalent hands-on construction experience.

•     0–3 years of commercial construction experience; internships, co-ops, field experience, and subcontractor or design-side experience count.

•     Comfort reading construction drawings and specifications, with a genuine interest and aptitude for working with numbers and detail.

•     Exposure to on-screen takeoff or database estimating software preferred.

•     Preferred: familiarity with the open-shop marketplace and exposure to senior living, healthcare, private education, or similar project types.

Technical Skills

•     Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.

•     Ability and willingness to develop proficiency in Destini Estimator, Bluebeam, and Procore.

•     Ability to organize bid tabs, estimate structures, takeoffs, and pricing documentation accurately.

Core Competencies

•     Organization and attention to detail.

•     Reliability, responsiveness, and follow-through.

•     Initiative, curiosity, and a strong desire to learn and grow.

•     Clear, professional written and verbal communication.

•     Coachable, collaborative, and comfortable working independently when assigned ownership.

•     Ability to manage multiple deadlines, an inbox, and a task list without dropping items.

Core Values in Action

•     Responds promptly to internal teams and trade partners; closes communication loops and supports accurate, dependable preconstruction service (Service Above All Else).

•     Takes ownership of assigned takeoffs, logs, and follow-up items without waiting to be reminded (Never Shirk).

•     Keeps documents, bid coverage, RFIs, and estimate inputs current so the team can make informed decisions early (Prepare for Success).

•     Communicates scope, assumptions, and questions clearly and professionally; follows up consistently and addresses gaps with facts (Firm but Fair).

•     Brings urgency, a strong work ethic, and a positive attitude while contributing to department and company culture (Work Hard / Play Hard).

Success Indicators

Quantity takeoffs and estimate inputs are accurate, complete, and delivered on schedule.

Bid coverage, trade partner pricing, and constructability / RFI logs are current and organized.

Document updates and cost impacts are distributed and followed through without avoidable gaps.

Increasing independence in assigned trades, scope review, and estimate support demonstrates readiness for Estimator II responsibilities.

Career Progression

Estimator II

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the office-related duties of this job, the employee must be able to remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers will be regularly required, as well as assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.

Employees must have dependable transportation to jobsites and/or client locations. Environmental conditions at jobsites may include dirt, dust, extreme weather, uneven walking surfaces, hazardous materials, and loud noise. Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

The employee may frequently lift and/or move objects up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 40 pounds. No adverse environmental conditions are expected.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

At C.E. Floyd, we embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, race, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any applicant based on these or any other federal, state, or local protected classes.

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