Assistant Construction Estimator
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Job Description
Job Description
Salary: Salaried/ Exempt
Job Summary:
Old Dominion Insulation, Inc. is seeking a motivated Assistant Construction Estimator to join our Preconstruction Team in North Carolina. This role is ideal for entry-level candidates with a strong work ethic and experienced estimators seeking to grow their careers in the construction industry. The Assistant Estimator plays a key role in preparing accurate project budgets, assisting with bids, and ensuring our team is well-prepared throughout the preconstruction phase.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Attend site visits, pre-bid walkthroughs and other pre-project meetings
- Compile all documents needed to generate a bid
- Help collect additional information from customers and/or vendors as needed to assist estimators with identifying factors affecting costs, such as production time, materials, and labor; and incorporate quantities and pricing into the project budget
- Organize, review, and prepare job files, identifying clear scopes of work and any potential risk factors
- Assist with generating construction budget by studying plans, completing quality takeoffs, and evaluating updated plans for changes
- Double-check estimates
- Assist with presenting and explaining project budgets to customers, operations team, and others
- Monitor customer and project deadlines and communicate any changes or issues to the team
- Assist with identifying and tracking leads, proposals, and bids
- Oversee work progress, review and update logs, and communicate potential issues and challenges to estimators and other team members
- Identify and resolve deviations from the proposal, including scope and specifications, throughout the entire course of the project
- Write up technical reports, purchase orders, project updates, and proposals
Minimum Qualifications:
- A HS diploma or equivalent; or a combination of equivalent training, education and relevant work experience; two-year degree preferred.
- Prior construction industry and safety experience preferred
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
- Reliable and punctual
- Must have a reliable transportation and available to work extended hours, as needed
- Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and manage time and priorities effectively
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to think critically and work independently
- Demonstrated customer service skills
- Must be an effective team player with a positive attitude
- Very proficient using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
- Ability to interact with employees at all levels, supervisors, vendors, and other stakeholders in a positive, constructive manner
- Preferred - Bilingual in Spanish and English
Physical Requirementsinclude but are not limited to the following:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Able to walk, sit, stand, bend, kneel, stretch, squat and climb
- Able to travel to jobsites, meetings, and other destinations as needed
- Able to see, talk and hear in person, via phone and/or through online/video
- Able to use hands and fingers in a manner that allows for use of a keyboard and phone.
- Able to lift & carry items up to 15 lbs.
Note: Offers will be made based on candidates' qualifications relevant to the position.
- Location:
- Jacksonville
- Category:
- Construction