Estimating Assistant

AtWork!; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

AtWork Group in Matthews, NC is seeking an Estimating Assistant to provide administrative and project support to Estimating, Sales, and Operations teams in a steel manufacturing environment. This role helps ensure accurate documentation and smooth order processing.

The ideal candidate has strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and experience with data entry, admin processes, or order management.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with data entry, administrative processes, or order management preferred.
• Basic accounting knowledge is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.
• Dependable, organized, and professional approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Review RFQs for accuracy and completeness
• Prepare proposals, change orders, and supporting documentation
• Create and maintain spreadsheets, reports, and project records using Microsoft Excel and Word
• Enter and process sales orders, project files, and administrative documentation
• Maintain accurate records throughout the order and production process
• Set up projects in the company's order management system and update information as needed
• Process order changes and ensure documentation is complete and accurate
• Assist with weekly reporting and administrative tracking
• Communicate discrepancies, urgent requests, and project updates to management
• Provide additional administrative support to the Estimating and Sales teams as needed

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent work capability

Team collaboration

Data entry accuracy

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Order management software

Data entry tools

Job description

Estimating Assistant Location: Matthews, NC Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour (Based on Experience) Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 7: 00 AM - 4: 30 PM | Friday, 7: 00 AM - 12: 00 PM Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Estimating Assistant to join the team of a well-established steel manufacturing company in Matthews, NC. This role provides administrative and project support to the Estimating, Sales, and Operations teams while helping ensure accurate documentation and smooth order processing. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, excellent attention to detail, and experience with data entry, administrative support, order processing, or office coordination. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys structured work, managing documentation, and supporting a team in a professional manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Review Requests for Quotations (RFQs) for accuracy and completeness
• Prepare proposals, change orders, and supporting documentation
• Create and maintain spreadsheets, reports, and project records using Microsoft Excel and Word
• Enter and process sales orders, project files, and administrative documentation
• Maintain accurate records throughout the order and production process
• Set up projects in the company's order management system and update information as needed
• Process order changes and ensure documentation is complete and accurate
• Assist with weekly reporting and administrative tracking
• Communicate discrepancies, urgent requests, and project updates to management
• Provide additional administrative support to the Estimating and Sales teams as needed

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience with data entry, administrative processes, or order management preferred
• Basic accounting knowledge is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team
• Dependable, organized, and professional approach to work

Preferred Background Candidates with experience in the following areas are encouraged to apply: Administrative Assistant Data Entry Specialist Order Processing Coordinator Accounting Assistant Sales Support Coordinator Manufacturing or construction office support

If you are an organized, detail-focused professional looking for an opportunity to grow with a stable manufacturing company

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off