Assistant Estimator

Overview

Assist in estimating costs and preparing bids for construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• vendor costs
• scope review
• estimate generation
• cost calculation
• risk quantification
• customer liaison

Tasks

-Acquire signage and raw material costs from outside vendors. -Review project plans, specifications, and requirements to gain a thorough understanding of project scope and objectives. -Generate estimates and proposals. -Meet with project managers when necessary to review the job scope. Responsive to all inquiries/estimates in a timely and appropriate manner -Follow administrative processes, procedures, guidelines, and policies. -Calculate material, labor, equipment, and subcontractor costs based on project requirements and specifications. -Correspond with various customer types during the bid and award process. -Work with project managers and design to get projects handed off accurately. -Identify and quantify project risks and contingencies and incorporate them into cost estimates.

Requirements

• excel
• bluebeam
• building connected
• isqft
• bachelor’s degree
• construction experience

What You Bring

-Microsoft Excel- Used for estimates, production schedules -Basic electrical knowledge. -Knowledge of the importance of proper customer service. -Must be able to read and interpret a set of construction plans -Must have basic computer skills -Broad-based knowledge of a business environment. -Ability to multitask and prioritize. -Bachelor’s degree in building science or related field preferred. -Excellent verbal and written communication skills. -Thorough knowledge of the commercial construction industry. -Attention to detail. -Two to Five years of construction or related experience. -Bluebeam, Building Connected, Isqft. -Able to use Windows based computer hardware and software including Excel and Word. -Basic purchasing and accounting skills. -Excellent time management skills. -Ability to understand different trades and skillsets. -Good interpersonal skills to communicate with employees, vendors, etc.

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