Job Description:
The Assistant Construction Estimator is an entry level position, with a growing company. The Assistant Construction Estimator works closely with the estimating team to ensure success within the department as it relates to all estimating assignments associated with production cost, plan details, third-party outsourcing, and supplier RFQ responses. This person will assist the estimating team in obtaining the necessary information in order to generate project budgets in a timely fashion.
Responsibilities are to assist the estimators with the following tasks:
· Assist in the preparation and scopes for potential construction Projects by gathering necessary information from senior estimator(s) and distribute to the estimating trades.
· Prepare RFP package to be estimated by gathering related specifications from subcontractors and related documents.
· Resolve discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
· Effectively communicate with subcontractors, owners, and co-workers to obtain information necessary to complete pre-quoting tasks both via e-mail and/or over the phone. Maintain communication on status of all quotes.
· Identify material and time requirements by communicating with estimating team and customer.
· Maintain RFQ files by converting, organizing, and saving information according to company’s electronic system.
· Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results while maintaining a positive and professional company image.
Qualifications:
· Ability to read and understand plans.
· Must have math skills; multiplication, division, percentages, fractions, conversion of units of measure.
· Computer skills; Web navigation, document scanning, typing, Excel, Word, Outlook, Microsoft Office application competency.
· Ability to understand new estimating software
· Effective and professional communication skills - verbal and written.
· Detail oriented, ability to multitask, and have flexibility.
· Time management skills, prioritize responsibilities and work in a fast-paced environment.
· Ability to handle stressful situations such as heavy/varying workload and order accuracy.
· Logical troubleshooting skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
Work Location: In person