Estimator Trainee
Listed on 2026-10-19
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Construction
Estimator, Building & Residential Construction, Construction Labor & Trades, Procurement / Purchasing
Doors, Frames, and Hardware Glen Carbon, IL
About the RoleEstimator Trainee Doors Frames and HardwareMPM Industries | Glen Carbon, Illinois | Full time | On site Entry level opportunityMPM Industries is a fourth-generation, family-owned company founded in 1921. We supply commercial doors, frames, and hardware, architectural casework and millwork, and building specialties for commercial construction projects.
Learn how commercial construction projects are priced, starting with the doors, frames, and hardware buildings need. As an Estimator Trainee, you will work with experienced team members to read plans, identify materials, gather supplier pricing, and develop estimates. Prior Division 8 experience is not required; this role is intended for someone ready to learn and build technical skills.
What you will do
- Learn to read architectural drawings, door schedules, specifications, and bid addenda.
- Assist with material takeoffs and organize quantities for doors, frames, and hardware.
- Request supplier pricing and help compare quotations, freight, and lead times.
- Enter and check estimating information in MPM software and spreadsheets.
- Help prepare proposals and maintain records of scope, assumptions, and bid requirements.
- Track bid deadlines and document updates when project information changes.
- Review work with an experienced estimator and take on more complex assignments as proficiency develops.
What you bring
- Comfort with basic math, measurements, spreadsheets, and careful data entry.
- Attention to detail and willingness to check work and learn from feedback.
- Ability to organize assignments, meet deadlines, and communicate questions clearly.
- Interest in understanding how construction plans translate into products and project costs.
Coursework or experience in construction management, engineering, business, or a related technical field is helpful. Blueprint reading, Excel, customer service, or construction experience is a plus. A construction degree is not required.
Compensation and benefits
Pay: $22-$27/hour. Benefits:
Paid Time Off, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, 401k Retirement, 401k Match, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability.
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