Assistant Construction Estimator

ZipRecruiter; Parkesburg (Chester County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a part-time Assistant Estimator to assist in project bidding. Responsibilities include reviewing project invitations, creating Bills of Materials, and entering data into spreadsheets. Candidates should have knowledge of structural steel and strong computer skills. This role requires physical labor and flexibility in work hours, with training provided for specific software.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Experience with takeoff programs such as Blue Beam or Adobe Pro PDF software.
• Knowledge of carpentry, welding, fabrication, or ironwork is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review project invitations and create a Bill of Materials (BOM) for quoting.
• Enter BOM into an Excel spreadsheet and write a summary for the final quote package.

Skills

Working knowledge of structural steel

Proficiency in reading engineering prints

Strong computer skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Blue Beam

Adobe Pro PDF

Job description

Benefits:

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

Assistant Estimator Position

Responsibilities include reviewing project invitations, creating a Bill of Materials (BOM) for quoting (steel, hardware, decking, joists, finish, etc.), entering the BOM into an Excel spreadsheet per floor, and writing a summary for the final quote package.

Required Skills

• Working knowledge of structural steel
• Proficiency in reading engineering prints
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word
• Experience with takeoff programs such as Blue Beam or Adobe Pro PDF software

Additional Requirements

This is a part-time construction role requiring physical labor and construction knowledge. Candidates should be able to use tape measures, squares, levels, etc. Knowledge of carpentry, welding, fabrication, or ironwork is a plus. Must be hands-on and willing to work in the field and office as needed to assist senior officers in bidding projects.

Basic tools will be provided. Hours may vary; candidates should be able to commit to 12-hour days, 5 days a week. Responsibilities are flexible. Training will be provided for PDFs and drawings. Strong computer skills are essential.