Estimating Assistant: Detail-Driven Bid Coordinator

Innovateatlanta; Peachtree Corners (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Simple IRA

Generous vacation

Company bonus

Job summary

Innovative Design Build is seeking an Estimating Assistant to support the Estimator from ballpark pricing through bid day. You will coordinate with subcontractors and vendors, manage bid packages, and ensure accurate quantity takeoffs across trades.

You’ll build Buildertrend packets, enter bids and POs, and assist in turnover with QuickBooks, helping keep projects on track in a detail-heavy role. High school diploma and reliable transportation required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and reliable transportation.
• Strong numerical ability and ability to create formulas in Sheets.
• Excellent organization and communication in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare square footage takeoff sheets and material quantity estimates.
• Research vendors for ballpark pricing and coordinate with subs.
• Perform quantity takeoffs from plans across trades (plumbing, electrical, etc.).
• Prepare bid day packets, invite trades, and coordinate walk-throughs.
• Escort subs through projects and answer questions about plans.
• Build and manage Buildertrend bid packages, enter bids, and issue POs.
• Enter final estimates into Buildertrend/QuickBooks and create milestone invoices.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Numerical Skills

Persistence

Bilingual Spanish

Organization

Clear Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Buildertrend

QuickBooks

Google Sheets

Job description

Innovative Design Build is seeking an Estimating Assistant to support the Estimator from ballpark pricing through bid day. You will coordinate with subcontractors and vendors, manage bid packages, and ensure accurate quantity takeoffs across trades.

You’ll build Buildertrend packets, enter bids and POs, and assist in turnover with QuickBooks, helping keep projects on track in a detail-heavy role. High school diploma and reliable transportation required.