Estimating Assistant: Bids, Pricing & Growth

Energy Jobline ZR; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Vacation Time

Growth opportunities

Competitive starting pay $20–$30/hr

No weekends or holidays

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a construction estimator with experience reading architectural drawings. You will submit bids and budgets by deadlines, follow up on estimates, and provide pricing for change orders on awarded projects.

Site visits may be required. Candidate should know GDS, AutoCad, Microsoft Office and estimating software; possess strong math skills, client relations, and the ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Experience with GDS, AutoCad, Microsoft Office and estimating software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of fabrication and installation to understand customer needs.
• 2+ years construction estimating experience.

Responsibilities

• Ability to read and understand architectural drawings
• Submit 100% of bids and budgets by the bid deadline, no exceptions
• Follow up on estimates
• Provide pricing for change orders on awarded projects
• Make site visits on specific projects
• Submit bids daily
• Keep track of estimating on all submitted projects
• Assist with phone coverage when needed
• Show creativity and resourcefulness to gain better pricing from vendors
• Must be a team player

Skills

Basic computer skills

Client relationships

Aluminum glazing

Geometry & math

Multitasking

Workload management

Door hardware knowledge

Goal orientation

Tools

GDS

AutoCad

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a construction estimator with experience reading architectural drawings. You will submit bids and budgets by deadlines, follow up on estimates, and provide pricing for change orders on awarded projects.

Site visits may be required. Candidate should know GDS, AutoCad, Microsoft Office and estimating software; possess strong math skills, client relations, and the ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.