Estimating Assistant

Position Description: Assist Estimating team to determine quantities of materials and components associated with a project or estimate and assist with communicating bids and scopes of work.

Reports to: Estimator or Senior Estimator

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist with document management for project, including receiving drawings and specifications, and provide proper file structure and distribution to stakeholders.
  
• Assist with preparation of quantity take-offs and conduct research studies for project items
  
• Serve as liaison with trade partners on distribution of bid information and bid status.
  
• Prepare correspondence as directed by assigned Estimator to vendors and trade partners in connection with performing their assigned trades.
  
• Request, file, and distribute trade partner proposals relative to their scope of work to bid package managers.
  
• Attend and assist with preparing action items and minutes associated with department meetings.
  
• Assist with action items related to value analysis process and post bid meetings.
  
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

The salary range for this position is estimated to be 88,000.00 - 94,000.00 USD annualized.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years of college education from accredited degree program in Engineering, Construction, or relevant education, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  
• Building construction, engineering, or equivalent experience preferred
  
• Knowledge of general contract, subcontract documents, drawings and specifications desired
  
• Ability to follow and take directions, ask questions, and follow through on commitments
  
• Interpersonal and teamwork skills
  
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
  
• Proficient with computer applications and Microsoft Office suite of applications
  
• Limited travel
  

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee occasionally performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the construction work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

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