ESTIMATING ASSISTANT

L-Con, Inc. - See Lexicon, Inc.; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

HSA with Employer contributions

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Group and Voluntary Life Insurance

Short Term/Long Term Disability

Critical Illness Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation

401(k) with Employer Match

ESOP

Job summary

Lexicon seeks an Estimating Assistant to handle administrative duties for the estimating team. The role supports bidding, data entry, and document preparation, ensuring accurate records and smooth project communication.

Must have strong Microsoft Office skills, effective communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks across managers. Tekla experience is a plus; no visa sponsorship offered.

Qualifications

• Two years’ administrative experience required.
• Ability to work with multiple managers and prioritize tasks.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support estimating team with clerical tasks and data entry.
• Generate reports in Tekla for subcontractors and erectors.
• Prepare emails, letters, and proposal documents for customers and vendors.
• Assist with bidding projects and vendor quote comparisons.
• Maintain pre-qualification records for customers and files.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Communication

Prioritization

Multi-tasking

Tools

Tekla

Job description

Lexicon offers a unique combination of capabilities. Our services include construction management, fabrication, erection, mechanical installation, and plant maintenance for heavy industrial, commercial, and roadway projects, as well as a full spectrum of golf course construction and management services.

Position Summary

The Estimating Assistant is responsible for performing administrative and clerical duties for the estimating team within the company.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Verify that drawings are maintained by the estimating coordinator are current, check Building Connected for the specific project that you are assisting on.
• Generate reports from Tekla for subcontractors, typically for erectors.
• Create emails for sending to customers, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Compose proposal letters, reports etc. that support estimating.
• Perform various administrative duties as needed including but not limited to paying office bills, purchasing supplies, etc.
• Assist estimator with bidding projects, data entry into PowerFab with category, sub-category & labor coding.
• Help estimator with comparing quotes from vendors to make sure scope is correct & covered.
• Maintaining Pre-Qualification Applications for all Customers as needed by sales team.
• Assist Estimating Coordinator as required.
• Other duties as determined by VP of Estimating.
• The ability to work overtime and regular, punctual attendance is required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

A minimum of two years’ experience as an administrative assistant is required. Must be able to work with multiple managers. Must be able to prioritize and manage multiple asks with accuracy. Ability to effectively communicate with office, shop, subcontractors, and customers as required. Must be proficient in Microsoft Teams, Word, Outlook and Excel. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Should be able to prioritize tasks and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Tekla experience is a plus. You must be legally authorized to work in the United States for our company without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. Note: The company does not provide employment visa sponsorship.

Physical Demands

Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and work directly on a computer in a high-pressure environment. Must be able to lift to 25 pounds occasionally. All the physical demands listed are essential functions.

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be considered an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. I have reviewed, understand, and can perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• HSA with Employer contributions
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Group and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• ESOP