Assistant Construction Estimator

Al Pancheri Contracting Llc; Parkesburg (Chester County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Estimator to join their dynamic team. In this hands-on role, you'll be responsible for reviewing project invitations and creating Bills of Materials for accurate quoting. Your construction knowledge will be essential as you work both in the field and the office, assisting senior officers in the bidding process. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for advancement, making it a great step for those looking to grow in the construction industry. If you're ready to take on physical challenges and contribute to exciting projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Must be able to work physical labor; construction knowledge needed.
• Excel and Microsoft Word skills are required; general computer skills are needed.

Responsibilities

• Review project invitations and create a Bill of Materials (BOM) for quoting.
• Enter BOM into Excel and assist senior officers in bidding jobs.

Skills

Physical labor

Construction knowledge

Carpentry

Welding

Fabrication

Ironwork

Excel skills

Microsoft Word skills

Reading engineering prints

Tools

Tape measures

Squares

Levels

Blue Beam

Adobe Pro PDF software

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Position Overview:

The Assistant Estimator will be responsible for reviewing project invitations, creating a Bill of Materials (BOM) for quoting, and entering the BOM into an Excel spreadsheet per floor. Additional responsibilities include writing up a summary to be included in the final quote package.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be able to work physical labor; construction knowledge needed.
• Must be able to use tape measures, squares, levels, etc.
• Understanding of carpentry, welding, fabrication, and ironwork is a plus.
• Must be hands-on and able to work in the field as needed and in the office to assist senior officers in bidding more jobs.
• Will be provided with a basic tool list to possess.
• Hours will vary; must be able to dedicate 12-hour days, 5 days a week.
• Excel and Microsoft Word skills are required; general computer skills are needed.
• A working knowledge of Structural Steel is required.
• Proficient in reading engineering prints.
• Comfortable working with Microsoft Office Suite; proficient in Excel and Word.
• Comfortable working in a takeoff program, such as Blue Beam or Adobe Pro PDF software.

We will teach you how to work with PDFs and drawings.