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How did you get your start doing estimator work, and what career moves did you make to get to your current position?

Do you need a particular educational background?

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ROBERTO in Los Angeles, California

24 months ago

HOW TO START ASA RECENT GRADUATE IN CONTRUCTION ESTIMATING?

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ROBERTO in Los Angeles, California

24 months ago

how do you start working after you graduate

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Kara in Grand Rapids, Minnesota

4 months ago

I am a recruiter that works the California GC market and I can tell you that good estimators are hard to find but there are ALWAYS companies looking. They are mostly interested in someone who has experience with Timberline Estimating software and currently the market is directed towards folks who have bid jobs such as public works, schools, courthouses, college campus work etc ... and folks who have a working knowledge of the Healthcare construction industry. My suggestion to all recent grads with CM degrees is to brush up on your Timberline skills and take classes if needed to learn the Primavera softwares as well. Your resumes should include anything that you have done construction related, all of the software that you are proficient at as well as the ones that you have a working knowledge of, your college, degree and grad year and any projects that you worked on in or out of school and what your role was. If you have several make up a seperate project list to send along with your resume. Good luck and let me know if I can be of assistance! I am currently looking for solid candidates with the above experience / qualifications myself! Have a good one!

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