About the role
Employment Type: Full-Time
FSLA: Salary/Exempt
Division: Estimating
Department: Estimating
Reports to: Chief Estimator
Supervisory Duties: No
Salary Range: $81,000 - $96,000
Assistant Estimators will assist with the preparation of project estimates by performing detailed quantity take-offs, managing subcontractor lists, and maintaining communication with trade partners. They will assist in researching construction systems and materials, conducting comparative cost studies, organizing estimate documentation, and ensuring accurate and up-to-date records. This role supports the estimating team in delivering precise and competitive bids while gaining foundational experience in the preconstruction process.
Responsibilities / Essential Functions
- Support the estimating process to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with client expectations throughout the duration of the project. - Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, designers, and subcontractors to understand their needs and expectations. - Review and analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to assist in preparing detailed time, cost, and labor estimates. - Foster effective collaboration among project team members to support a unified and efficient estimating process. - Communicate clearly and consistently with all stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency. - Assist in preparing quantity take-offs and applying unit pricing for materials and labor to determine the value of the work. - Develop a full understanding of the project scope by reviewing documents and engaging in discussions with the design team and owner. - Assist in drafting qualifications, clarifications, and assumptions to support estimate documentation. - Contribute to cost comparison exercises and reconcile estimates against previous versions or benchmarks. - Support the subcontractor solicitation and selection process, including reviewing bids and maintaining communication with trade partners. - Assist in preparing detailed scope sheets to ensure clarity and completeness in subcontractor bid packages. - Participate in quality control reviews of all bids and estimates to ensure accuracy and consistency. - Contribute to the development of in-house budgets and Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) proposals.
Key Skills
- Self-starter with ability to set goals and tasks with strong leadership skills. - Strong verbal and written communication skills. - Strong initiative and problem-solving abilities. - Ability to multi-task and self-prioritize.
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, architecture or related field. - Understands building plans and specifications. - Safety standards knowledge and enforcement, OSHA 30 required.
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