Estimating Assistant

Estimating Assistant Job Description Job Summary: Estimator for a commercial/industrial/residential General Contractor. Able to read and comprehend construction drawings. Organizes and prepares construction estimates and proposal/qualifications packages as well as preliminary estimates via RFP's, construction drawings and specifications pertaining to new construction, additions/expansions, remodels/renovations, build-outs and finish-outs. Responsibilities: Comprehensive review of RFP's, construction drawings and specifications to gain a better understanding of the bid requirements for projects being bid. This includes plan review, spec review, creating and sending bid invitations to subcontractors, corresponding with subcontractors on questions they may have regarding the bid, enumerating scope of work based off plan and spec review, take-offs from the plans, and bidding the project per the RFP requirements. This position also includes assembling contractor qualifications packages that are turned in with our bid proposals. This position will also include attending pre-bid meetings outside of the office. Qualifications: Past experience as a construction estimator, familiarity with Bluebeam construction software, good time management skills and ability to meet deadlines, ability to multi-task, self-starter, critical thinker and problem solver, and excellent organization and verbal communication skills. Industry Construction Job Type: Full-time Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Location: In person