Junior Estimator

Hebert Construction is a full-service regional contractor based in Lewiston, Maine, specializing in Commercial, Corporate, Healthcare, Institutional, and Public Housing market segments. Our clients rely on our expertise in General Contracting, Construction Management, Design/Build, Preconstruction, and Self-Performance services. Proudly serving Central, Coastal & Southern Maine since 1943.

We are seeking an entry-level estimator who is eager to build a long-term career in construction. This is a full-time position with benefits including paid vacations, holidays, retirement plan, and employee health, dental, life, accident, critical care, and disability insurance. The role will support all phases of commercial construction cost estimating and assist project teams with planning and tracking efforts as experience grows.

• Assist in preparing quantity take-offs, estimates, and purchasing needs for various phases of construction
• Help ensure estimating activities meet internal timelines and bid deadlines
• Review drawings and specifications to understand project scope with guidance from senior staff
• Support cost evaluations and updates throughout the preconstruction process
• Participate in site visits and pre-bid meetings as needed
• Help develop and maintain relationships with vendors and subcontractors
• Assist with collecting bid pricing and organizing information for comparison
• Support preparation of internal and external estimating reports
• Contribute to risk identification as skills develop

• Degree, coursework, or interest in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred
• Internship, co-op experience, or prior exposure to construction industry is a plus
• Ability and willingness to learn estimating principles, construction plans, and cost structures
• Familiarity with general construction processes preferred

• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications (or willingness to learn quickly)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, and prioritize tasks
• Experience with estimating tools such as Sage, Bluebeam, or Procore is a plus but not required

This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. While performing this role, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit for extended periods, stand, walk, use hands to operate a computer, and reach with arms and hands. This position may require occasional lifting of up to 25–50 pounds and occasional travel for site visits.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to reflect the current role, Hebert Construction reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign responsibilities as necessary.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation as determined by management.