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Estimator

Axela Group
Waterbury, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 3/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/23/2026

At Axela Group we’re looking for the best employees to join our team. If you want to work at a company where you will be confident that are valued by your employer, keep reading to see if you’re the person we’re looking for.

 

Job Summary

 

The Estimator provides conceptual and preliminary estimating and hard-dollar bidding on assigned projects. The Estimator provides or coordinates full estimating services as assigned on all types and sizes of work but, primarily, large, complex work with all types of delivery methods (i.e. hard bid, negotiated, design/build, etc).

 

 

Responsibilities 

  • Participate in and/or attends pre-bid meetings, bid strategy meetings, and presentations
  • Prepare, review, coordinate and execute complex proposals in accordance with guidelines
  • Perform quantity take-offs and pricing of construction work, in required CSI formats
  • Review and incorporate historical data from cost histories, prior bid and/or construction results/contracts
  • Manage bid compilation
  • Support Operations by preparing estimates/prices for extra work items, change orders, credit, procuring materials, etc. 
  • Become proficient using new technology, systems, and software acquired by the Company

 

Qualifications

  • BS/BA in Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or Engineering
  • and 3 years of construction estimating experience
  • Proven skills in Spatial concepts, Math, writing, and computer programs such as Microsoft Excel and Word.
  • Proficient in Excel, OST, and familiar with Accubid, Building Connected

 

Benefits/Perks

  • Career advancement in a growing field
  • Job Security
  • Earning Potential
Compensation: $125,000.00 per year



If you’re looking for a career that offers flexibility, job stability, strong compensation, and more, then you’ve come to the right place! The industry needs you!

Associated Builders and Contractors of Connecticut (CT ABC) is a construction industry trade association representing Merit Shop contractors in Connecticut. As a Chapter of ABC National, our membership of over 200 members is afforded an effective voice in the political system at the local, state, and federal levels. Across the country, ABC represents more than 21,000 members in over 65 Chapters.  Based on the merit shop philosophy, we help our members develop people, win work and deliver work safely, ethically and profitably for the betterment of the communities in which they work.

Merit Shop is free enterprise - the belief that all construction contracts should be awarded to the lowest responsible, qualified bidder based on merit, regardless of the company's labor affiliation. We are a voluntary membership organization working to support and advance the entire construction industry. Our membership is diverse; ranging from some of the largest and most established firms in Connecticut to younger firms who have just entered the commercial and public construction market. Membership also consists of both Supplier and Associate members who work side by side with our contractors to move the industry forward.

Is a career in the construction industry for you? Working with an Associated Builders and Contractors of Connecticut member firm is a great career choice! Plenty of excellent positions are out there, ready for motivated people like you to fill them.


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Salary : $125,000

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