Assistant Estimator

Consigli Construction Co.; Clay Arsenal (CT); On-site; USD 81,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Consigli Construction Co. is seeking an Assistant Estimator in the Estimating division. You will assist with project estimates by performing detailed quantity take-offs, managing subcontractor lists, and maintaining communication with trade partners.

The role supports the estimating team in delivering precise and competitive bids while gaining foundational experience in the preconstruction process. Bachelor’s degree and OSHA 30 required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, architecture or related field.
• Understands building plans and specifications.
• OSHA 30 required and safety standards knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing quantity take-offs and apply unit pricing for materials and labor.
• Support estimating process to ensure accuracy and alignment with client expectations throughout projects.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, designers, and subcontractors to understand needs and expectations.
• Review drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to aid in time, cost, and labor estimates.
• Contribute to cost comparison exercises and reconcile estimates against benchmarks.
• Assist in subcontractor solicitation and bid package development.
• Participate in quality control reviews of bids and estimates.

Skills

Self-starter with leadership

Verbal and written communication

Initiative and problem-solving

Multi-tasking and prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering/construction management/architecture

Job description

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.
• Strongverbal 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.