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Project Estimator
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An Estimator provides cost estimates for a project, based on an evaluation of the materials, labor, time and equipment needed to complete the project. May specialize in many aspects of construction or in manufacturing and design industries.
$82,549 / year median in Connecticut
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Project Estimator Published September 17, 2026
Colchester, Connecticut Job ID:
39676 Key Responsibilities & Details Temp toHire Schedule:
Hours - 8:30am-5pm - M-FFULLY ONSITE
Pay:
$26/hr Responsibilities- Provide inside project support for outside sales manager(s).
- Identifies labor, material, and time requirements by studying requests for quotes, CAD Files, specifications, and related documents.
- Uses all necessary identified information to complete quote requests for various divisions, as assigned.
- Prepares BOM's by gathering CAD Files, specifications, and related documents.
- Calculates netting dimensions and hardware counts.
- Review major projects (project management) with inside team and communicate questions, concerns and/or recommendations to Sales Managers.
- Use CAD programs to obtain netting dimensions and hardware required to create a proposal/estimate.
- Create installation instructions when needed.
- Exercise independent judgement, discretion and decision making about matters of significance regarding sales.
- Strong Product Knowledge for multiple divisions including netting products, hardware, general installation, and following production steps.
- Strong Customer Service and interaction with customers, providing quotes and answering questions or discussing complaints when sales manager isn't available.
- Ongoing communication with divisions' production manager to inform them of customer compliments & concerns, pending projects, and managing lead-times for rush orders.
- Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements
- Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 1-2 years of experience with project management, estimation for proposals or a related equivalent.
- 1-2 years of proven customer support experience.
- Experience in AutoCAD, other Auto desk programs
- Strong math skills including but not limited to basic arithmetic, unit conversion, and general understanding of measurements.
- Ability to calibrate measurements.
- Strong phone contact handling skills and active listening.
- Excellent communication skills; good written and verbal English
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
- Strong organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
Type of Employment Desired:
Full Time Part Time Temporary Upload Resume (Optional) No file chosen Max.file size:
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